Postcode Analysis Tonbridge and Malling, South East

SWALLOW ROAD, ME20 6LG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SWALLOW ROAD, ME20 6LG.

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Population

322

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 49,400 /yr

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Employed

50%

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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7/10
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8/10
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5/10
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9/10
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3/10
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6/10
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9/10
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10/10
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5/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British96.9%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

Anti-social behaviour26
Violence and sexual offences25
Criminal damage and arson11
Burglary8
Public order6

school Local Schools

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Brookfield Junior School

Good252 pupils0.4 km
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Lunsford Primary School

Good205 pupils0.4 km
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Brookfield Infant School

Outstanding177 pupils0.4 km
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Leybourne, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy

Good215 pupils0.8 km
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St James the Great Academy

Good197 pupils1.1 km
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Ditton Church of England Junior School

Requires Improvement208 pupils1.5 km
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The Malling School

Requires Improvement1013 pupils1.5 km
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More Park Catholic Primary School

Good204 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Hamlet Hotels Maidstone0.6 km
local_bar

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

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
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Lidl1.0 km
  • Morrison Supermarket0.6 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Tesco Inc Filling Station0.9 km
fastfood

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