ME20 6BX is a safe, established residential area on London Road, 0.6km from Larkfield in Larkfield. Administratively it sits within Ditton ward and the Chatham and Aylesford constituency.
For families considering a move, ME20 6BX represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 41 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £274k, down 22.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for ME20 6BX are sourced from Output Area E00125566 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LONDON ROAD, ME20 6BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LONDON ROAD, ME20 6BX.
285
41
£ 51,100 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ME20 6BX is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. ME20 6BX spans multiple life stages — average age 41, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 22.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME20 6BX. The average age is 41.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 232,500
10 sales · Mean £ 267,050
Semi-Detached
£ 282,000
3 sales · Mean £ 277,333
Detached
£ 278,000
1 sales · Mean £ 278,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ME20 6BX has low crime rates — 18 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
Ditton Church of England Junior School
Ditton Infant School
Brookfield Junior School
Brookfield Infant School
Lunsford Primary School
Valley Invicta Primary School At Aylesford
Aylesford School
St James the Great Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Arthur's Family Butchers0.8 km
- Costcutter0.8 km
- Esso Ditton0.1 km
- Larkfield Community Church Foodbank0.8 km
- McColls0.7 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Hamlet Hotels Maidstone0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Monks Head0.6 km
- Ditton Bowls Club1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- A And D Fisheries0.0 km
- Alim-Et0.6 km
- Cafe Plaza0.8 km
- K Sports Management0.3 km
- Kathmandu Palace0.4 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lidl0.3 km
- Morrison Supermarket0.7 km
- Tesco0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Al-Madina Tandoori0.8 km
- Best Wok0.8 km
- Ditton Grill0.8 km
- Izaan's PFC Hut0.0 km
- Larkfield Kebab \& Pizza0.7 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Aylesford1.0 km
- New Hythe1.4 km
- East Malling1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Bell Lane0.2 km
- Ditton Corner0.2 km
- Bell Lane0.2 km
- Ditton Corner0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: ME206BX · Data under Open Government Licence