Postcode Analysis Tonbridge and Malling, South East

BIRLING ROAD, ME6 5EA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BIRLING ROAD, ME6 5EA.

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Population

279

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 46,100 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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3/10
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9/10
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4/10
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4/10
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2/10
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5/10
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8/10
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10/10
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6/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. ME6 5EA's low deprivation rank, 91% ownership, and £382k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £382k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 41.8% year-on-year.

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

ME6 5EA is a sought-after residential area on Birling Road, 0.5km from Snodland 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 5EA offers a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 48 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 91% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £382k, up 41.8% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for ME6 5EA are sourced from Output Area E00125737 (shared with 11 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 5EA. The average age is 48.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.5%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 402,500

10 sales · Mean £ 424,000

Semi-Detached

£ 337,500

16 sales · Mean £ 337,906

Terraced

£ 305,000

1 sales · Mean £ 305,000

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

ME6 5EA has low crime rates — 21 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences56
Anti-social behaviour37
Criminal damage and arson24
Vehicle crime11
Other crime7

school Local Schools

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St Katherine's School & Nursery

Requires Improvement562 pupils0.2 km
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Snodland CofE Primary School

Good411 pupils0.3 km
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The Holmesdale School

Requires Improvement0.4 km
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Valley Invicta Primary School at Holborough Lakes

Good219 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Townsend Hook Bowls Club0.7 km
  • Freemasons Arms0.9 km
  • Ham Hill Working Mens Club0.9 km
  • Dirty At The Monks Head0.5 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Agra Tandoori0.6 km
  • Dementia Cafe0.9 km
  • Open Door Coffee Stop0.9 km
  • Servest Catering Ltd At Tesco Distribution0.7 km
  • Caterlink At Snodland Paper Mill1.0 km
  • + 4 more
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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Ham Hill Stores0.7 km
  • A 'n' D Bargain Food Store0.5 km
  • Billy's Bakehouse Ltd0.5 km
  • Morrisons Local0.5 km
  • Papermakers Arms O/L0.4 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-Operative Group0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • A La Carte Spice0.5 km
  • Andrews Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.6 km
  • Dragon Boat0.6 km
  • Favorite Chicken \& Ribs0.6 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Snodland0.9 km
  • New Hythe2.1 km
  • Halling2.8 km

Bus Stops

  • St Katherine's School0.2 km
  • Gorham Close0.2 km
  • Gorham Close0.2 km
  • St Katherine's School0.2 km
  • Recreation Ground0.3 km