Postcode Analysis Tonbridge and Malling, South East

PRIORY GROVE, ME20 6BA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRIORY GROVE, ME20 6BA.

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Population

304

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 51,100 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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8/10
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7/10
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7/10
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2/10
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6/10
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4/10
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7/10
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9/10
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Area Character

ME20 6BA is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £387k, 77% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 18.6% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

ME20 6BA is a sought-after residential area on Priory Grove, 0.5km from Millhall in Larkfield. Administratively it sits within Ditton ward and the Chatham and Aylesford constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in ME20, ME20 6BA offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, manufacturing, energy and utilities. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 77% 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 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £387k, down 18.6% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for ME20 6BA are sourced from Output Area E00125564 (shared with 18 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 6BA. The average age is 42.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.0%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed3.7%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 345,000

6 sales · Mean £ 356,333

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

ME20 6BA has low crime rates — 21 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 offences37
Anti-social behaviour13
Criminal damage and arson7
Other theft6
Public order5

school Local Schools

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Valley Invicta Primary School At Aylesford

Good383 pupils0.3 km
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Aylesford School

Good0.3 km
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Ditton Infant School

Good170 pupils0.6 km
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Ditton Church of England Junior School

Requires Improvement208 pupils0.7 km
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Brookfield Infant School

Outstanding177 pupils1.4 km
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Brookfield Junior School

Good252 pupils1.4 km
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Lunsford Primary School

Good205 pupils1.4 km
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St Peter's Church of England Primary School

Good178 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Aylesford Farmers Market0.8 km
  • Costcutter0.5 km
  • Esso Ditton0.6 km
  • Holtwood Farm Shop0.8 km
  • One Stop0.5 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • A And D Fisheries0.6 km
  • Aylesford Priory0.8 km
  • K Sports Management0.3 km
  • Kathmandu Palace1.0 km
  • Papa's Fish And Chip Restaurant0.2 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Lidl0.9 km
  • Marks And Spencer0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Al-Madina Tandoori0.5 km
  • Ditton Grill0.5 km
  • Izaan's PFC Hut0.6 km
  • Magic Chef0.5 km
  • Oriental Chef0.6 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Ditton Bowls Club0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Aylesford0.4 km
  • New Hythe1.4 km
  • Barming2.1 km

Bus Stops

  • TA Centre0.2 km
  • TA Centre0.2 km
  • Aylesford School0.4 km
  • Railway Station0.4 km
  • Railway Station0.4 km