ME20 7SB is a safe, established residential area located 0.4km from Forstal in Tonbridge and Malling. Administratively it sits within Aylesford South ward and the Chatham and Aylesford constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a mining and quarrying facilities zone — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for ME20 7SB are sourced from Output Area E00125466 (shared with 26 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ME20 7SB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ME20 7SB.
337
47
£ 52,000 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ME20 7SB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. 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 7SB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 79% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 7SB. The average age is 47.2. 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: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ME20 7SB has low crime rates — 14 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
St Peter's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Aylesford Service Station0.1 km
- Aylesford Village Stores0.7 km
- Keemlaw Catering Compliments0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Aylesford RFC0.8 km
- Aylesford Village Club0.6 km
- St Peter \& St Paul's Community Hub0.8 km
- The Chequers Inn0.8 km
- The Little Gem0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Aylesford Football Club0.6 km
- Leigh And Vic Sandwich Bar0.1 km
- The Hengist0.7 km
- Village Pantry0.6 km
- Partners Dining Room And Catering0.2 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Melad Tandoori0.9 km
- Yes Chef Boxes Limited0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Aylesford1.7 km
- Barming2.1 km
- New Hythe2.7 km
Bus Stops
- The Forstal0.1 km
- Deacon Trading Estate0.2 km
- The Forstal0.2 km
- Deacon Trading Estate0.2 km
- Cobtree Country Park0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: ME207SB · Data under Open Government Licence