ME20 6BP is a safe, established residential area on Fernleigh Rise, 0.3km from Larkfield in Larkfield. Administratively it sits within Ditton ward and the Chatham and Aylesford constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in ME20, ME20 6BP offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Outside of residential hours, manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. At 38 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 88% 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 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £370k, up 3.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for ME20 6BP are sourced from Output Area E00167626 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FERNLEIGH RISE, ME20 6BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FERNLEIGH RISE, ME20 6BP.
363
38
£ 51,100 /yr
51%
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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. ME20 6BP spans multiple life stages — average age 38, moderate ownership and renting. £370k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 3.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME20 6BP. The average age is 38.5. 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: 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
Semi-Detached
£ 357,500
12 sales · Mean £ 345,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ME20 6BP has low crime rates — 14 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
Brookfield Infant School
Lunsford Primary School
Brookfield Junior School
Ditton Church of England Junior School
Ditton Infant School
Aylesford School
Valley Invicta Primary School At Aylesford
St James the Great Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Arthur's Family Butchers0.5 km
- Esso Ditton0.3 km
- Larkfield Community Church Foodbank0.5 km
- McColls0.5 km
- New Hythe Mini Market0.9 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Hamlet Hotels Maidstone0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Larkfield And New Hythe Sports And Social Club0.7 km
- Monks Head0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- A And D Fisheries0.3 km
- Alim-Et0.5 km
- Cafe Plaza0.6 km
- K Sports Management0.6 km
- Kathmandu Palace0.4 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lidl0.3 km
- Morrison Supermarket0.5 km
- Tesco0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Best Wok0.6 km
- Izaan's PFC Hut0.3 km
- Larkfield Kebab \& Pizza0.5 km
- Larkfield Tandoori0.5 km
- Seasons Garden0.6 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Aylesford1.2 km
- New Hythe1.3 km
- East Malling1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Bell Lane0.2 km
- Bell Lane0.2 km
- Fire Station0.4 km
- Fire Station0.4 km
- Ditton Corner0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: ME206BP · Data under Open Government Licence