ME6 5AB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Malling Road, 0.2km from Snodland in Snodland. Administratively it sits within Snodland East and Ham Hill ward and the Chatham and Aylesford constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £221k.
Census 2021 statistics for ME6 5AB are sourced from Output Area E00125726 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MALLING ROAD, ME6 5AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MALLING ROAD, ME6 5AB.
268
36
£ 46,100 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 71% owner-occupation and average age 36, ME6 5AB has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME6 5AB. The average age is 36.1. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 156,000
5 sales · Mean £ 152,100
Terraced
£ 235,000
18 sales · Mean £ 237,583
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around ME6 5AB is moderate at 59 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
Snodland CofE Primary School
St Katherine's School & Nursery
The Holmesdale School
Valley Invicta Primary School at Holborough Lakes
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Snodland Working Mens Club0.8 km
- Townsend Hook Bowls Club0.9 km
- Dirty At The Monks Head0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Agra Tandoori0.3 km
- Servest Catering Ltd At Tesco Distribution1.0 km
- Caterlink At Snodland Paper Mill0.6 km
- Clementines0.2 km
- Elior UK0.1 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Ham Hill Stores0.8 km
- A 'n' D Bargain Food Store0.2 km
- Billy's Bakehouse Ltd0.2 km
- Morrisons Local0.2 km
- Papermakers Arms O/L0.3 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-Operative Group0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- A La Carte Spice0.2 km
- Andrews Fish Bar0.2 km
- Domino's Pizza0.2 km
- Dragon Boat0.3 km
- Favorite Chicken \& Ribs0.3 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Snodland0.6 km
- New Hythe2.0 km
- Halling2.7 km
Bus Stops
- Recreation Ground0.1 km
- Rocfort Road0.1 km
- Recreation Ground0.1 km
- Rocfort Road0.1 km
- Co-op0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: ME65AB · Data under Open Government Licence