ME20 6BY is a safe, established residential area on Orchard Grove, 0.5km from Larkfield in Larkfield. Administratively it sits within Ditton ward and the Chatham and Aylesford constituency.
For serious buyers, ME20 6BY is a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 87% 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 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £417k, down 25.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for ME20 6BY are sourced from Output Area E00125562 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ORCHARD GROVE, ME20 6BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ORCHARD GROVE, ME20 6BY.
336
39
£ 51,100 /yr
56%
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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. ME20 6BY spans multiple life stages — average age 39, moderate ownership and renting. £417k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 25.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME20 6BY. The average age is 39.2. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 405,000
10 sales · Mean £ 398,800
Terraced
£ 282,500
2 sales · Mean £ 282,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ME20 6BY has low crime rates — 11 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
Ditton Church of England Junior School
Lunsford Primary School
Brookfield Infant School
Brookfield 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 Butchers0.7 km
- Costcutter0.9 km
- Esso Ditton0.2 km
- Larkfield Community Church Foodbank0.7 km
- McColls0.7 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Hamlet Hotels Maidstone0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Larkfield And New Hythe Sports And Social Club0.9 km
- Monks Head0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- A And D Fisheries0.1 km
- Alim-Et0.6 km
- Cafe Plaza0.7 km
- K Sports Management0.4 km
- Kathmandu Palace0.4 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lidl0.3 km
- Morrison Supermarket0.6 km
- Tesco0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Al-Madina Tandoori0.9 km
- Best Wok0.7 km
- Ditton Grill0.9 km
- Izaan's PFC Hut0.1 km
- Larkfield Kebab \& Pizza0.7 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Aylesford1.1 km
- New Hythe1.3 km
- East Malling1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Bell Lane0.2 km
- Bell Lane0.2 km
- Ditton Corner0.3 km
- Ditton Corner0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: ME206BY · Data under Open Government Licence