ME6 5DP is a safe, established residential area on Paddlesworth Road, 0.8km from Paddlesworth in Snodland. Administratively it sits within Snodland West and Holborough Lakes ward and the Chatham and Aylesford constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in ME6, ME6 5DP offers a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. 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 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 76% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £775k.
Census 2021 statistics for ME6 5DP are sourced from Output Area E00167623 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PADDLESWORTH ROAD, ME6 5DP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PADDLESWORTH ROAD, ME6 5DP.
406
41
£ 46,100 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ME6 5DP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, ME6 5DP combines high owner-occupation (76%), strong property values (£775k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £775k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME6 5DP. The average age is 40.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 775,000
1 sales · Mean £ 775,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ME6 5DP has low crime rates — 27 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
Snodland CofE Primary School
St Katherine's School & Nursery
Valley Invicta Primary School at Holborough Lakes
The Holmesdale School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Townsend Hook Bowls Club0.0 km
- Dirty At The Monks Head0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Agra Tandoori0.9 km
- Clementines0.8 km
- Mood Lift Cafe0.9 km
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- A 'n' D Bargain Food Store0.9 km
- Billy's Bakehouse Ltd0.9 km
- Morrisons Local0.9 km
- Papermakers Arms O/L0.7 km
- Payless Xtra0.4 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-Operative Group0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- A La Carte Spice0.8 km
- Andrews Fish Bar0.8 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Dragon Boat0.9 km
- Favorite Chicken \& Ribs0.9 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Snodland1.3 km
- Halling2.4 km
- New Hythe2.8 km
Bus Stops
- Townsend Road0.2 km
- Townsend Road0.2 km
- Midsummer Road0.4 km
- Midsummer Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: ME65DP · Data under Open Government Licence