Postcode Analysis Tonbridge and Malling, South East

NEW ROAD, ME20 6AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEW ROAD, ME20 6AR.

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Population

294

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 51,100 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: ME20 6AR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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7/10
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6/10
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7/10
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4/10
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7/10
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3/10
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6/10
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3/10
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10/10
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Area Character

ME20 6AR has a significant social housing presence — 51% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

home £320,000 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

ME20 6AR is a safe, established residential area on New Road, 0.9km from Larkfield in Larkfield. Administratively it sits within Ditton ward and the Chatham and Aylesford constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, ME20 6AR is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 51% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £320k.

Census 2021 statistics for ME20 6AR are sourced from Output Area E00125555 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME20 6AR. The average age is 38.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.5%
Asian / British Asian3.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.4%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 298,750

2 sales · Mean £ 298,750

Semi-Detached

£ 237,000

1 sales · Mean £ 237,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

ME20 6AR has low crime rates — 22 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.

Violence and sexual offences41
Anti-social behaviour21
Criminal damage and arson10
Other theft6
Vehicle crime6

school Local Schools

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Ditton Church of England Junior School

Requires Improvement208 pupils0.2 km
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Ditton Infant School

Good170 pupils0.3 km
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Aylesford School

Good0.7 km
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Valley Invicta Primary School At Aylesford

Good383 pupils0.7 km
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Brookfield Junior School

Good252 pupils1.1 km
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Lunsford Primary School

Good205 pupils1.1 km
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Brookfield Infant School

Outstanding177 pupils1.1 km
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The Malling School

Requires Improvement1013 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Costcutter0.4 km
  • Esso Ditton0.3 km
  • McColls1.0 km
  • One Stop0.0 km
  • Premier Stores1.0 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Monks Head0.9 km
  • Ditton Bowls Club0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • A And D Fisheries0.3 km
  • Alim-Et0.8 km
  • K Sports Management0.2 km
  • Kathmandu Palace0.6 km
  • Papa Johns Pizza0.7 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Lidl0.5 km
  • Morrison Supermarket0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Al-Madina Tandoori0.4 km
  • Ditton Grill0.4 km
  • Izaan's PFC Hut0.3 km
  • Larkfield Kebab \& Pizza1.0 km
  • Larkfield Tandoori1.0 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Aylesford0.9 km
  • New Hythe1.7 km
  • East Malling1.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Ditton Corner0.2 km
  • Ditton Corner0.2 km
  • TA Centre0.4 km
  • TA Centre0.4 km
  • Bell Lane0.4 km