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.
LONDON ROAD, ME20 6BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LONDON ROAD, ME20 6BE.
408
46
£ 49,400 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Brookfield Infant School
Lunsford Primary School
Brookfield Junior School
St James the Great Academy
Ditton Church of England Junior School
The Malling School
Ditton Infant School
Leybourne, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Hamlet Hotels Maidstone0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Larkfield And New Hythe Sports And Social Club0.9 km
- Monks Head0.2 km
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
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lidl0.5 km
- Morrison Supermarket0.2 km
- Tesco0.1 km
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
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Postcode Profile: ME206BE · Data under Open Government Licence