Postcode Analysis Tonbridge and Malling, South East

LONDON ROAD, ME20 6BE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LONDON ROAD, ME20 6BE.

check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

408

cake
Avg Age

46

payments
Avg Income

£ 49,400 /yr

work
Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

Index Insight: ME20 6BE represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

shieldSafety
6/10
family_restroomFamily
2/10
favoriteHealth
4/10
workEmployment
4/10
diversity_3Diversity
7/10
paymentsAffluence
4/10
directions_transitTransit
7/10
homeHome Ownership
2/10
trending_upInvestment
7/10
psychology

Area Character

ME20 6BE has a significant social housing presence — 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

home £75,000 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

ME20 6BE is a safe, established residential area on London Road, 0.6km from Larkfield in Larkfield. Administratively it sits within Larkfield South ward and the Chatham and Aylesford constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, ME20 6BE is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. During the day, traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £75k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for ME20 6BE are sourced from Output Area E00125703 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME20 6BE. The average age is 45.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.4%
Asian / British Asian2.7%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed2.9%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
lightbulb

Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 75,000

1 sales · Mean £ 75,000

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

ME20 6BE has low crime rates — 29 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 offences57
Anti-social behaviour38
Shoplifting16
Criminal damage and arson11
Burglary8

school Local Schools

P

Brookfield Infant School

Outstanding177 pupils0.4 km
P

Lunsford Primary School

Good205 pupils0.4 km
P

Brookfield Junior School

Good252 pupils0.4 km
P

St James the Great Academy

Good197 pupils0.7 km
P

Ditton Church of England Junior School

Requires Improvement208 pupils0.9 km
S

The Malling School

Requires Improvement1013 pupils1.0 km
P

Ditton Infant School

Good170 pupils1.2 km
P

Leybourne, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy

Good215 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Arthur's Family Butchers0.2 km
  • Esso Ditton0.7 km
  • Larkfield Community Church Foodbank0.4 km
  • Larkfield Food And Wine0.8 km
  • McColls0.2 km
  • + 3 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Hamlet Hotels Maidstone0.1 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Larkfield And New Hythe Sports And Social Club0.9 km
  • Monks Head0.2 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • A And D Fisheries0.8 km
  • Alim-Et0.2 km
  • Cafe Plaza0.2 km
  • Kathmandu Palace0.4 km
  • Papa Johns Pizza0.3 km
  • + 4 more
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Lidl0.5 km
  • Morrison Supermarket0.2 km
  • Tesco0.1 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Best Wok0.2 km
  • Izaan's PFC Hut0.8 km
  • Larkfield Kebab \& Pizza0.2 km
  • Larkfield Tandoori0.2 km
  • Seasons Garden0.0 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • East Malling1.4 km
  • West Malling1.8 km
  • Aylesford1.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Wealden Hall0.2 km
  • Wealden Hall0.2 km
  • Martin Square0.2 km
  • Martin Square0.3 km
  • Fire Station0.3 km