ME20 6AB is a safe, established residential area located 0.5km from Larkfield in Larkfield. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Larkfield South ward and the Chatham and Aylesford constituency.
Day-to-day life in ME20 6AB has the character of an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for ME20 6AB are sourced from Output Area E00125703 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ME20 6AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ME20 6AB.
408
46
£ 49,400 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ME20 6AB represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
ME20 6AB has a significant social housing presence — 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME20 6AB. The average age is 45.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ME20 6AB has low crime rates — 26 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
Brookfield Infant School
Lunsford Primary School
Brookfield Junior School
Ditton Church of England Junior School
St James the Great Academy
The Malling School
Ditton Infant School
Leybourne, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Arthur's Family Butchers0.2 km
- Esso Ditton0.6 km
- Larkfield Community Church Foodbank0.4 km
- Larkfield Food And Wine0.9 km
- McColls0.1 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Hamlet Hotels Maidstone0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Larkfield And New Hythe Sports And Social Club0.8 km
- Monks Head0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- A And D Fisheries0.6 km
- Alim-Et0.1 km
- Cafe Plaza0.2 km
- K Sports Management1.0 km
- Kathmandu Palace0.3 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lidl0.3 km
- Morrison Supermarket0.1 km
- Tesco0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Best Wok0.2 km
- Izaan's PFC Hut0.6 km
- Larkfield Kebab \& Pizza0.1 km
- Larkfield Tandoori0.1 km
- Seasons Garden0.1 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- East Malling1.5 km
- Aylesford1.7 km
- New Hythe1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Wealden Hall0.1 km
- Wealden Hall0.1 km
- Fire Station0.2 km
- Martin Square0.2 km
- Martin Square0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: ME206AB · Data under Open Government Licence