Postcode Analysis Tonbridge and Malling, South East

PRIORY GROVE, ME20 6BD House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

291

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 51,100 /yr

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Employed

42%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10
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9/10
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7/10
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8/10
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2/10
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6/10
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7/10
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10/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, ME20 6BD combines high owner-occupation (94%), strong property values (£365k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £365k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending down 6.8% year-on-year.

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

ME20 6BD is a sought-after residential area on Priory Grove, 0.6km from Millhall in Larkfield. Administratively it sits within Ditton ward and the Chatham and Aylesford constituency.

For serious buyers, ME20 6BD is a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 94% 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 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £365k, down 6.8% 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 6BD are sourced from Output Area E00125567 (shared with 4 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 6BD. The average age is 50.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 345,000

9 sales · Mean £ 332,277

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

ME20 6BD 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 behaviour13
Criminal damage and arson6
Other theft5
Vehicle crime5

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 pupils0.5 km
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Ditton Church of England Junior School

Requires Improvement208 pupils0.6 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

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Aylesford Farmers Market0.9 km
  • Costcutter0.4 km
  • Esso Ditton0.6 km
  • Holtwood Farm Shop0.7 km
  • One Stop0.5 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • A And D Fisheries0.6 km
  • Aylesford Priory0.9 km
  • K Sports Management0.3 km
  • Kathmandu Palace0.9 km
  • Papa's Fish And Chip Restaurant0.1 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 Tandoori0.4 km
  • Ditton Grill0.4 km
  • Izaan's PFC Hut0.6 km
  • Magic Chef0.4 km
  • Oriental Chef0.6 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Ditton Bowls Club0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Aylesford0.5 km
  • New Hythe1.5 km
  • East Malling2.1 km

Bus Stops

  • TA Centre0.1 km
  • TA Centre0.1 km
  • Aylesford School0.4 km
  • Woodlands Road Shops0.4 km
  • Ditton Corner0.4 km