ME20 6AL is a safe, established residential area on Sheldon Court, 0.7km from Larkfield in Larkfield. Administratively it sits within Ditton ward and the Chatham and Aylesford constituency.
For serious buyers, ME20 6AL is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 78% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £635k.
Census 2021 statistics for ME20 6AL are sourced from Output Area E00125566 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SHELDON COURT, ME20 6AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHELDON COURT, ME20 6AL.
285
41
£ 51,100 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ME20 6AL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. ME20 6AL's low deprivation rank, 78% ownership, and £635k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £635k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME20 6AL. The average age is 41.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 592,500
2 sales · Mean £ 592,500
Detached
£ 775,000
1 sales · Mean £ 775,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ME20 6AL has low crime rates — 18 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Ditton Church of England Junior School
Ditton Infant School
Aylesford School
Valley Invicta Primary School At Aylesford
Brookfield Junior School
Lunsford Primary School
Brookfield Infant School
St James the Great Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Arthur's Family Butchers0.8 km
- Costcutter0.7 km
- Esso Ditton0.1 km
- Larkfield Community Church Foodbank0.9 km
- McColls0.8 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Hamlet Hotels Maidstone1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Monks Head0.7 km
- Ditton Bowls Club0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- A And D Fisheries0.1 km
- Alim-Et0.7 km
- Cafe Plaza0.9 km
- K Sports Management0.2 km
- Kathmandu Palace0.5 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lidl0.4 km
- Morrison Supermarket0.8 km
- Tesco0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Al-Madina Tandoori0.7 km
- Best Wok0.9 km
- Ditton Grill0.7 km
- Izaan's PFC Hut0.1 km
- Larkfield Kebab \& Pizza0.8 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Aylesford0.9 km
- New Hythe1.4 km
- East Malling1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Ditton Corner0.1 km
- Ditton Corner0.1 km
- Bell Lane0.2 km
- Bell Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: ME206AL · Data under Open Government Licence