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.
BIRLING ROAD, ME6 5EA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BIRLING ROAD, ME6 5EA.
279
48
£ 46,100 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
St Katherine's School & Nursery
Snodland CofE Primary School
The Holmesdale School
Valley Invicta Primary School at Holborough Lakes
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-Operative Group0.5 km
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
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Postcode Profile: ME65EA · Data under Open Government Licence