ME6 5AL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on High Street, 0.3km from Snodland in Snodland. Administratively it sits within Snodland East and Ham Hill ward and the Chatham and Aylesford constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, ME6 5AL is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. Outside of residential hours, manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. At 38 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 97 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £209k.
Census 2021 statistics for ME6 5AL are sourced from Output Area E00125725 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET, ME6 5AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, ME6 5AL.
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38
£ 46,100 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ME6 5AL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 48% of tenure in ME6 5AL — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 38-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME6 5AL. The average age is 37.8. 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 mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 223,500
4 sales · Mean £ 234,750
Flat
£ 145,000
16 sales · Mean £ 141,301
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around ME6 5AL is above average at 97 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
Valley Invicta Primary School at Holborough Lakes
Snodland CofE Primary School
St Katherine's School & Nursery
The Holmesdale School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- BP Holborough SF Connect0.8 km
- A 'n' D Bargain Food Store0.2 km
- Billy's Bakehouse Ltd0.2 km
- Morrisons Local0.2 km
- Papermakers Arms O/L0.5 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Snodland Working Mens Club0.6 km
- Dirty At The Monks Head0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Agra Tandoori0.3 km
- Caterlink At Snodland Paper Mill0.3 km
- Clementines0.3 km
- Elior UK0.2 km
- Mood Lift Cafe0.3 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-Operative Group0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- A La Carte Spice0.3 km
- Andrews Fish Bar0.3 km
- Domino's Pizza0.2 km
- Dragon Boat0.3 km
- Favorite Chicken \& Ribs0.3 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Snodland0.2 km
- New Hythe2.0 km
- Halling2.5 km
Bus Stops
- Railway Station0.1 km
- Snodland Rail Station0.1 km
- Snodland Rail Station0.2 km
- Snodland Rail Station0.2 km
- Snodland Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: ME65AL · Data under Open Government Licence