Postcode Analysis Tonbridge and Malling, South East

LONDON ROAD, ME20 6BX House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

285

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 51,100 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: ME20 6BX is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. ME20 6BX spans multiple life stages — average age 41, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 22.0% year-on-year.

home £274,571 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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

For families considering a move, ME20 6BX represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 41 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £274k, down 22.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for ME20 6BX are sourced from Output Area E00125566 (shared with 6 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 6BX. The average age is 41.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.5%
Asian / British Asian1.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

£ 232,500

10 sales · Mean £ 267,050

Semi-Detached

£ 282,000

3 sales · Mean £ 277,333

Detached

£ 278,000

1 sales · Mean £ 278,000

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

ME20 6BX has low crime rates — 18 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 offences30
Anti-social behaviour15
Criminal damage and arson9
Other theft7
Other crime3

school Local Schools

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Ditton Church of England Junior School

Requires Improvement208 pupils0.4 km
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Ditton Infant School

Good170 pupils0.7 km
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Brookfield Junior School

Good252 pupils0.8 km
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Brookfield Infant School

Outstanding177 pupils0.8 km
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Lunsford Primary School

Good205 pupils0.8 km
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Valley Invicta Primary School At Aylesford

Good383 pupils0.9 km
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Aylesford School

Good0.9 km
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St James the Great Academy

Good197 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Arthur's Family Butchers0.8 km
  • Costcutter0.8 km
  • Esso Ditton0.1 km
  • Larkfield Community Church Foodbank0.8 km
  • McColls0.7 km
  • + 2 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Hamlet Hotels Maidstone0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Monks Head0.6 km
  • Ditton Bowls Club1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • A And D Fisheries0.0 km
  • Alim-Et0.6 km
  • Cafe Plaza0.8 km
  • K Sports Management0.3 km
  • Kathmandu Palace0.4 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Lidl0.3 km
  • Morrison Supermarket0.7 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Al-Madina Tandoori0.8 km
  • Best Wok0.8 km
  • Ditton Grill0.8 km
  • Izaan's PFC Hut0.0 km
  • Larkfield Kebab \& Pizza0.7 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Aylesford1.0 km
  • New Hythe1.4 km
  • East Malling1.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Bell Lane0.2 km
  • Ditton Corner0.2 km
  • Bell Lane0.2 km
  • Ditton Corner0.2 km