Postcode Analysis Tonbridge and Malling, South East

FERNLEIGH RISE, ME20 6BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FERNLEIGH RISE, ME20 6BS.

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Population

334

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 51,100 /yr

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Employed

55%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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9/10
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6/10
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8/10
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2/10
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7/10
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6/10
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9/10
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3/10
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Area Character

ME20 6BS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 90% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £375k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 5.8% year-on-year.

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

ME20 6BS is a safe, established residential area on Fernleigh Rise, 0.4km from Larkfield in Larkfield. Administratively it sits within Ditton ward and the Chatham and Aylesford constituency.

For serious buyers, ME20 6BS is a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 90% 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 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £375k, down 5.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for ME20 6BS are sourced from Output Area E00125565 (shared with 4 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 ME20 6BS. The average age is 39.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.4%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean2.1%
Other / Mixed3.3%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 325,000

11 sales · Mean £ 346,636

Detached

£ 452,500

2 sales · Mean £ 452,500

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

ME20 6BS has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences15
Other theft6
Criminal damage and arson5
Anti-social behaviour4
Burglary3

school Local Schools

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Brookfield Infant School

Outstanding177 pupils0.6 km
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Lunsford Primary School

Good205 pupils0.6 km
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Brookfield Junior School

Good252 pupils0.6 km
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Ditton Church of England Junior School

Requires Improvement208 pupils0.6 km
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Ditton Infant School

Good170 pupils0.9 km
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Aylesford School

Good1.1 km
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Valley Invicta Primary School At Aylesford

Good383 pupils1.1 km
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St James the Great Academy

Good197 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Arthur's Family Butchers0.5 km
  • Costcutter1.0 km
  • Esso Ditton0.2 km
  • Larkfield Community Church Foodbank0.6 km
  • McColls0.5 km
  • + 3 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Hamlet Hotels Maidstone0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Larkfield And New Hythe Sports And Social Club0.8 km
  • Monks Head0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • A And D Fisheries0.2 km
  • Alim-Et0.4 km
  • Cafe Plaza0.6 km
  • K Sports Management0.5 km
  • Kathmandu Palace0.3 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Lidl0.2 km
  • Morrison Supermarket0.5 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Al-Madina Tandoori1.0 km
  • Best Wok0.6 km
  • Ditton Grill1.0 km
  • Izaan's PFC Hut0.2 km
  • Larkfield Kebab \& Pizza0.5 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Aylesford1.2 km
  • New Hythe1.4 km
  • East Malling1.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Bell Lane0.1 km
  • Bell Lane0.1 km
  • Ditton Corner0.4 km
  • Ditton Corner0.4 km
  • Wealden Hall0.4 km