ME20 6BU is a safe, established residential area on Bell Lane, 0.4km from Larkfield in Larkfield. Administratively it sits within Ditton ward and the Chatham and Aylesford constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £290k, up 12.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for ME20 6BU are sourced from Output Area E00125565 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BELL LANE, ME20 6BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BELL LANE, ME20 6BU.
334
39
£ 51,100 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates ME20 6BU — age 39, 90% ownership, 7% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 12.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME20 6BU. The average age is 39.3. 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
£ 254,500
14 sales · Mean £ 260,678
Semi-Detached
£ 307,500
4 sales · Mean £ 290,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ME20 6BU has low crime rates — 11 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. 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
Ditton Church of England Junior School
Ditton Infant School
Aylesford School
Valley Invicta Primary School At Aylesford
St James the Great Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Arthur's Family Butchers0.6 km
- Costcutter1.0 km
- Esso Ditton0.3 km
- Larkfield Community Church Foodbank0.6 km
- McColls0.6 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Hamlet Hotels Maidstone0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Bricklayers Arms1.0 km
- Larkfield And New Hythe Sports And Social Club0.8 km
- Monks Head0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- A And D Fisheries0.2 km
- Alim-Et0.6 km
- Cafe Plaza0.7 km
- K Sports Management0.5 km
- Kathmandu Palace0.4 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lidl0.4 km
- Morrison Supermarket0.6 km
- Tesco0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Al-Madina Tandoori1.0 km
- Best Wok0.7 km
- Ditton Grill1.0 km
- Izaan's PFC Hut0.2 km
- Larkfield Kebab \& Pizza0.6 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Aylesford1.2 km
- New Hythe1.2 km
- East Malling1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Bell Lane0.2 km
- Bell Lane0.3 km
- Ditton Corner0.4 km
- Ditton Corner0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: ME206BU · Data under Open Government Licence