ME20 6DQ is a safe, established residential area located 0.7km from Larkfield in Larkfield. Administratively it sits within Ditton ward and the Chatham and Aylesford constituency.
For families considering a move, ME20 6DQ 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for ME20 6DQ are sourced from Output Area E00125562 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ME20 6DQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ME20 6DQ.
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 6DQ 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 6DQ. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ME20 6DQ has low crime rates — 12 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
Ditton Infant School
Valley Invicta Primary School At Aylesford
Aylesford School
Lunsford Primary School
Brookfield Infant School
Brookfield Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Costcutter0.8 km
- Esso Ditton0.4 km
- Larkfield Community Church Foodbank1.0 km
- McColls1.0 km
- New Hythe Mini Market1.0 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Monks Head0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- A And D Fisheries0.3 km
- Alim-Et0.9 km
- K Sports Management0.3 km
- Kathmandu Palace0.7 km
- Papa Johns Pizza0.8 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Lidl0.6 km
- Morrison Supermarket0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Al-Madina Tandoori0.8 km
- Ditton Grill0.8 km
- Izaan's PFC Hut0.3 km
- Larkfield Kebab \& Pizza1.0 km
- Larkfield Tandoori1.0 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Aylesford0.8 km
- New Hythe1.2 km
- East Malling2.1 km
Bus Stops
- Ditton Corner0.3 km
- Ditton Corner0.3 km
- Bell Lane0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: ME206DQ · Data under Open Government Licence