ME20 6LG is a safe, established residential area on Swallow Road, 0.7km from Larkfield in Larkfield. Administratively it sits within Larkfield South ward and the Chatham and Aylesford constituency.
For serious buyers, ME20 6LG is a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 94% 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £339k.
Census 2021 statistics for ME20 6LG are sourced from Output Area E00125695 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SWALLOW ROAD, ME20 6LG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SWALLOW ROAD, ME20 6LG.
322
48
£ 49,400 /yr
50%
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
No single demographic signal dominates ME20 6LG — age 48, 94% ownership, 4% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £339k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME20 6LG. The average age is 48.0. 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: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 315,375
2 sales · Mean £ 315,375
Semi-Detached
£ 345,000
4 sales · Mean £ 342,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ME20 6LG has low crime rates — 15 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Brookfield Junior School
Lunsford Primary School
Brookfield Infant School
Leybourne, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy
St James the Great Academy
Ditton Church of England Junior School
The Malling School
More Park Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Arthur's Family Butchers0.5 km
- Larkfield Community Church Foodbank0.4 km
- Larkfield Food And Wine0.2 km
- Leybourne Convenience Store0.7 km
- McColls0.6 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Hamlet Hotels Maidstone0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Castle Lake Brewers Fayre0.8 km
- Larkfield And New Hythe Sports And Social Club0.5 km
- Leybourne Cricket Club0.8 km
- Monks Head0.7 km
- Old Rectory0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Alim-Et0.8 km
- Cafe Plaza0.5 km
- Kathmandu Palace1.0 km
- Papa Johns Pizza0.9 km
- Refuel0.7 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Lidl1.0 km
- Morrison Supermarket0.6 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Tesco Inc Filling Station0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Kelly's Market0.9 km
- Best Wok0.5 km
- Larkfield Kebab \& Pizza0.6 km
- Larkfield Tandoori0.6 km
- Seasons Garden0.7 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- New Hythe1.7 km
- West Malling1.8 km
- Malling1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Partridge Avenue0.2 km
- Partridge Avenue0.2 km
- Kent Mart0.2 km
- Kent Mart0.3 km
- Swallow Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: ME206LG · Data under Open Government Licence