Postcode Analysis Tonbridge and Malling, South East

ME6 5DE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ME6 5DE.

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Population

298

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 46,100 /yr

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Employed

59%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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2/10
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2/10
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3/10
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10/10
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5/10
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5/10
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7/10
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5/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 60% owner-occupation and average age 36, ME6 5DE has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

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

ME6 5DE is a mixed residential area located 0.0km from Snodland in Snodland. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Snodland West and Holborough Lakes ward and the Chatham and Aylesford constituency.

Within the ME6 district, this postcode is characterised by a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 69 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for ME6 5DE are sourced from Output Area E00125736 (shared with 14 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 ME6 5DE. The average age is 36.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.9%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 45%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around ME6 5DE is moderate at 69 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 behaviour153
Violence and sexual offences110
Criminal damage and arson60
Shoplifting54
Vehicle crime14

school Local Schools

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Snodland CofE Primary School

Good411 pupils0.4 km
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Valley Invicta Primary School at Holborough Lakes

Good219 pupils0.6 km
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St Katherine's School & Nursery

Requires Improvement562 pupils0.7 km
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The Holmesdale School

Requires Improvement0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • BP Holborough SF Connect0.8 km
  • A 'n' D Bargain Food Store0.0 km
  • Billy's Bakehouse Ltd0.0 km
  • Morrisons Local0.0 km
  • Papermakers Arms O/L0.2 km
  • + 6 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Snodland Working Mens Club0.6 km
  • Townsend Hook Bowls Club0.9 km
  • Dirty At The Monks Head0.1 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Agra Tandoori0.1 km
  • Caterlink At Snodland Paper Mill0.6 km
  • Clementines0.0 km
  • Elior UK0.2 km
  • Mood Lift Cafe0.2 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-Operative Group0.0 km
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Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • A La Carte Spice0.0 km
  • Andrews Fish Bar0.0 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.1 km
  • Dragon Boat0.1 km
  • Favorite Chicken \& Ribs0.1 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Snodland0.5 km
  • New Hythe2.2 km
  • Halling2.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Co-op0.1 km
  • Malling Rd0.1 km
  • Co-op0.1 km
  • Rocfort Road0.2 km
  • Rocfort Road0.2 km