Postcode Analysis Tonbridge and Malling, South East

RECREATION AVENUE, ME6 5DX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RECREATION AVENUE, ME6 5DX.

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Population

312

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 46,100 /yr

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Employed

51%

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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4/10
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3/10
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10/10
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4/10
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6/10
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7/10
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7/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. ME6 5DX spans multiple life stages — average age 42, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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

ME6 5DX is a mixed residential area on Recreation Avenue, 0.3km from Snodland in Snodland. Administratively it sits within Snodland West and Holborough Lakes ward and the Chatham and Aylesford constituency.

For families considering a move, ME6 5DX represents a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £276k.

Census 2021 statistics for ME6 5DX are sourced from Output Area E00125749 (shared with 5 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 5DX. The average age is 42.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.8%
Asian / British Asian1.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed2.6%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 241,000

14 sales · Mean £ 251,785

Semi-Detached

£ 251,000

3 sales · Mean £ 267,500

Detached

£ 340,000

1 sales · Mean £ 340,000

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

Crime around ME6 5DX is moderate at 56 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 behaviour116
Violence and sexual offences107
Shoplifting54
Criminal damage and arson53
Vehicle crime16

school Local Schools

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Snodland CofE Primary School

Good411 pupils0.2 km
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St Katherine's School & Nursery

Requires Improvement562 pupils0.4 km
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The Holmesdale School

Requires Improvement0.6 km
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Valley Invicta Primary School at Holborough Lakes

Good219 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • BP Holborough SF Connect1.0 km
  • Ham Hill Stores0.9 km
  • A 'n' D Bargain Food Store0.3 km
  • Billy's Bakehouse Ltd0.3 km
  • Morrisons Local0.3 km
  • + 7 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Snodland Working Mens Club0.8 km
  • Townsend Hook Bowls Club0.7 km
  • Dirty At The Monks Head0.2 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Agra Tandoori0.3 km
  • Servest Catering Ltd At Tesco Distribution1.0 km
  • Caterlink At Snodland Paper Mill0.8 km
  • Clementines0.2 km
  • Elior UK0.3 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-Operative Group0.3 km
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Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • A La Carte Spice0.2 km
  • Andrews Fish Bar0.2 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.3 km
  • Dragon Boat0.3 km
  • Favorite Chicken \& Ribs0.3 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Snodland0.7 km
  • New Hythe2.2 km
  • Halling2.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Recreation Ground0.2 km
  • Woodlands Avenue0.2 km
  • Woodlands Avenue0.3 km
  • Recreation Ground0.3 km
  • Rocfort Road0.3 km