Postcode Analysis Tonbridge and Malling, South East

BIRLING ROAD, ME6 5DT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BIRLING ROAD, ME6 5DT.

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Population

230

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 46,100 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: ME6 5DT falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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3/10
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2/10
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4/10
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7/10
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4/10
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3/10
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7/10
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4/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. ME6 5DT's 54% ownership and 38-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending up 25.6% year-on-year.

home £271,090 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

ME6 5DT is a mixed residential area on Birling Road, 0.2km from Snodland in Snodland. Administratively it sits within Snodland West and Holborough Lakes ward and the Chatham and Aylesford constituency.

This is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £271k, up 25.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for ME6 5DT are sourced from Output Area E00125748 (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 ME6 5DT. The average age is 38.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.4%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 266,000

6 sales · Mean £ 282,000

Terraced

£ 209,000

17 sales · Mean £ 217,652

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

Crime around ME6 5DT is moderate at 62 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.

Anti-social behaviour115
Violence and sexual offences102
Criminal damage and arson55
Shoplifting54
Vehicle crime16

school Local Schools

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Snodland CofE Primary School

Good411 pupils0.3 km
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St Katherine's School & Nursery

Requires Improvement562 pupils0.6 km
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Valley Invicta Primary School at Holborough Lakes

Good219 pupils0.7 km
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The Holmesdale School

Requires Improvement0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • BP Holborough SF Connect0.9 km
  • Ham Hill Stores1.0 km
  • A 'n' D Bargain Food Store0.2 km
  • Billy's Bakehouse Ltd0.2 km
  • Morrisons Local0.2 km
  • + 7 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Snodland Working Mens Club0.7 km
  • Townsend Hook Bowls Club0.7 km
  • Dirty At The Monks Head0.1 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Agra Tandoori0.3 km
  • Caterlink At Snodland Paper Mill0.7 km
  • Clementines0.2 km
  • Elior UK0.3 km
  • Mood Lift Cafe0.2 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-Operative Group0.2 km
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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 Hythe2.2 km
  • Halling2.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Woodlands Avenue0.2 km
  • Woodlands Avenue0.2 km
  • Co-op0.2 km
  • Malling Rd0.2 km
  • Co-op0.3 km