Postcode Analysis Tonbridge and Malling, South East

BELL LANE, ME20 6DG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BELL LANE, ME20 6DG.

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Population

336

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 51,100 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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8/10
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9/10
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6/10
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9/10
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1/10
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6/10
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6/10
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8/10
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4/10
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Area Character

ME20 6DG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 87% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

ME20 6DG is a safe, established residential area on Bell Lane, 0.3km from Larkfield in Larkfield. Administratively it sits within Ditton ward and the Chatham and Aylesford constituency.

For families considering a move, ME20 6DG represents 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 properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for ME20 6DG are sourced from Output Area E00125562 (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 6DG. 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

White / British94.4%
Asian / British Asian2.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.2%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

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

ME20 6DG has low crime rates — 8 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.

Violence and sexual offences10
Other theft4
Vehicle crime3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary2

school Local Schools

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Brookfield Infant School

Outstanding177 pupils0.6 km
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Lunsford Primary School

Good205 pupils0.6 km
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Brookfield Junior School

Good252 pupils0.6 km
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Ditton Church of England Junior School

Requires Improvement208 pupils0.8 km
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Ditton Infant School

Good170 pupils1.0 km
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Aylesford School

Good1.2 km
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Valley Invicta Primary School At Aylesford

Good383 pupils1.2 km
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St James the Great Academy

Good197 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Arthur's Family Butchers0.7 km
  • Esso Ditton0.4 km
  • Larkfield Community Church Foodbank0.6 km
  • McColls0.7 km
  • New Hythe Mini Market0.7 km
  • + 2 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Hamlet Hotels Maidstone0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Bricklayers Arms0.9 km
  • Larkfield And New Hythe Sports And Social Club0.7 km
  • Monks Head0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • A And D Fisheries0.3 km
  • Alim-Et0.6 km
  • Cafe Plaza0.7 km
  • K Sports Management0.6 km
  • Kathmandu Palace0.5 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Lidl0.5 km
  • Morrison Supermarket0.6 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Best Wok0.7 km
  • Izaan's PFC Hut0.3 km
  • Larkfield Kebab \& Pizza0.7 km
  • Larkfield Tandoori0.7 km
  • Seasons Garden0.8 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • New Hythe1.1 km
  • Aylesford1.2 km
  • East Malling2.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Bell Lane0.4 km
  • Bell Lane0.4 km
  • Ditton Corner0.5 km