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.
BELL LANE, ME20 6DG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BELL LANE, ME20 6DG.
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
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
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
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, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Hamlet Hotels Maidstone0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Bricklayers Arms0.9 km
- Larkfield And New Hythe Sports And Social Club0.7 km
- Monks Head0.6 km
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
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lidl0.5 km
- Morrison Supermarket0.6 km
- Tesco0.8 km
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
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Postcode Profile: ME206DG · Data under Open Government Licence