Taylors Lane is in Trottiscliffe, West Malling and in Tonbridge And Malling district. ME19 5DS is located in the Pilgrims with Ightham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Tonbridge and Malling. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Taylors Lane, Trottiscliffe, West Malling, ME19 5DS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME19 5DR, ME19 5ED, ME19 5DU, ME19 5BS, ME19 5EH, ME19 5EB, ME19 5DW, ME19 5EA, ME19 5DX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ME19 5DS has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 49.2% | -2.2% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 48.6% | 50.8% | 2.2% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of ME19 5DS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 23.4% | 27.2% | 3.8% | 37.9% | -10.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.2% | 55.4% | -3.8% | 44.2% | 11.2% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 8% | 1.6% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 9.6% | 8% | -1.6% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.3% | 57.6% | 11.3% | 48.4% | 9.2% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 32.2% | -4.0% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 9.1% | -3.7% | 12.7% | -3.6% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 0.4% | -3.9% | 4.0% | -3.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.5% | 10.3% | -12.2% | 18.2% | -7.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 15% | 1.2% | 9.6% | 5.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 17.4% | 0.0% | 13.4% | 4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 3.8% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 17.8% | 9.5% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.4% | 35.2% | 0.8% | 33.8% | 1.4% |
| Other | 1.8% | 0.5% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.7% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.2% | 97.7% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 16.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 97.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 98.8% | 97.3% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.8% | 97.7% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 9.8% | -8.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.3% | 76.7% | 17.6% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 4.6% | 13.5% | -8.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34% | 37.2% | -3.2% |
| Christian | 58.4% | 46.2% | 12.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Taylors Lane was 70.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 100.8% higher than the Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Taylors Lane has the 21st highest crime rate of 74 local areas in Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh and the 125th highest crime rate of 404 local areas in Tonbridge and Malling .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.5%.
Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rory Cottage Taylors Lane, West Malling, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £790,000 | 2022-09-23 | £774,854 |
| Oast House Lodge Taylors Lane, West Malling, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2018-09-21 | £814,850 |
| The Oast House Taylors Lane, West Malling, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £875,000 | 2011-07-01 | £1,552,007 |
| Rory Cottage Taylors Lane, West Malling, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £302,500 | 1997-03-14 | £1,729,588 |
ME19 5DS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
ME19 5DS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 66 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Education | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trottiscliffe Church of England Primary School Church Lane , Trottiscliffe ME19 5EB | 3out of 4 | 363 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Vigo Village School Erskine Road , Vigo Village DA13 0RL | 3out of 4 | 1,724 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Culverstone Green Primary School Wrotham Road , Meopham DA13 0RF | 3out of 4 | 3,249 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Old London Road , Wrotham TN15 7DL | 4out of 4 | 3,378 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Offham Primary School Church Road , Offham ME19 5NX | 4out of 4 | 3,407 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wrotham School Borough Green Road , Wrotham TN15 7RD | 3out of 4 | 3,738 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grange Park School Borough Green Road , Wrotham TN15 7RD | 3out of 4 | 3,845 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kent Health Needs Education Service 40 Teddington Drive , Leybourne ME19 5FF | 2out of 4 | 4,260 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowleys Restaurant | Plough Inn, Taylors Lane | 40 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The George | George Inn, Taylors Lane | 40 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Trottiscliffe Village Hall (Closed) Green Lane | 305 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 12.5% |
| Median download speed | 25.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 75.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.