ME20 6BH is a sought-after residential area on Larkfield Close, 0.4km from Larkfield in Larkfield. Administratively it sits within Larkfield South ward and the Chatham and Aylesford constituency.
For serious buyers, ME20 6BH is a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 85% 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 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £297k. 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 6BH are sourced from Output Area E00125702 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LARKFIELD CLOSE, ME20 6BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LARKFIELD CLOSE, ME20 6BH.
337
44
£ 49,400 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. ME20 6BH's low deprivation rank, 85% ownership, and £297k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £297k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME20 6BH. The average age is 44.5. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 272,500
14 sales · Mean £ 279,606
Detached
£ 370,000
1 sales · Mean £ 370,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ME20 6BH has low crime rates — 34 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
Lunsford Primary School
Brookfield Junior School
Brookfield Infant School
Ditton Church of England Junior School
St James the Great Academy
Ditton Infant School
The Malling 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 Ditton0.5 km
- Larkfield Community Church Foodbank0.4 km
- Larkfield Food And Wine0.9 km
- McColls0.2 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Hamlet Hotels Maidstone0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Larkfield And New Hythe Sports And Social Club0.8 km
- Monks Head0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- A And D Fisheries0.5 km
- Alim-Et0.1 km
- Cafe Plaza0.2 km
- K Sports Management0.9 km
- Kathmandu Palace0.2 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lidl0.3 km
- Morrison Supermarket0.1 km
- Tesco0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Best Wok0.2 km
- Izaan's PFC Hut0.5 km
- Larkfield Kebab \& Pizza0.2 km
- Larkfield Tandoori0.2 km
- Seasons Garden0.3 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Aylesford1.6 km
- East Malling1.6 km
- New Hythe1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Wealden Hall0.1 km
- Wealden Hall0.2 km
- Fire Station0.2 km
- Fire Station0.3 km
- Martin Square0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: ME206BH · Data under Open Government Licence