ME6 5BU is a safe, established residential area on Tom Joyce Close, 0.4km from Ham Hill in Snodland. Administratively it sits within Snodland West and Holborough Lakes ward and the Chatham and Aylesford constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in ME6, ME6 5BU offers a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 44 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 84% 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 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £310k.
Census 2021 statistics for ME6 5BU are sourced from Output Area E00125740 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TOM JOYCE CLOSE, ME6 5BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TOM JOYCE CLOSE, ME6 5BU.
283
44
£ 46,100 /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. ME6 5BU spans multiple life stages — average age 44, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME6 5BU. The average age is 44.0. 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
Detached
£ 332,500
1 sales · Mean £ 332,500
Semi-Detached
£ 260,000
4 sales · Mean £ 267,500
Terraced
£ 322,500
3 sales · Mean £ 317,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ME6 5BU has low crime rates — 23 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
St Katherine's School & Nursery
The Holmesdale School
Snodland CofE Primary School
Valley Invicta Primary School at Holborough Lakes
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Townsend Hook Bowls Club0.9 km
- Freemasons Arms0.6 km
- Ham Hill Working Mens Club0.6 km
- Dirty At The Monks Head0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Agra Tandoori0.9 km
- Dementia Cafe0.6 km
- Open Door Coffee Stop0.6 km
- Servest Catering Ltd At Tesco Distribution0.4 km
- Clementines0.8 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Ham Hill Stores0.4 km
- A 'n' D Bargain Food Store0.8 km
- Billy's Bakehouse Ltd0.8 km
- Morrisons Local0.9 km
- Papermakers Arms O/L0.8 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-Operative Group0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- A La Carte Spice0.8 km
- Andrews Fish Bar0.8 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Dragon Boat0.9 km
- Favorite Chicken \& Ribs0.9 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Snodland1.2 km
- New Hythe2.0 km
- Halling3.2 km
Bus Stops
- St Katherine's School0.2 km
- St Katherine's School0.2 km
- Hollow Lane Top0.2 km
- Gorham Close0.3 km
- The Holmesdale School0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: ME65BU · Data under Open Government Licence