Busbridge Close, East Malling, West Malling, ME19 6BD

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ME19 6BD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52.8%	52.7%	-0.1%	51.0%	1.7%
Male	47.2%	47.3%	0.1%	49.0%	-1.7%

Partnership Status

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 6BD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.1% 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	31.1%	26.3%	-4.8%	37.9%	-11.6%
Married: Opposite sex	49.7%	55.1%	5.4%	44.2%	10.9%
Separated	2.5%	3.4%	0.9%	2.2%	1.2%
Divorced	9.7%	9.9%	0.2%	9.1%	0.8%
Widowed	6.9%	5.3%	-1.6%	6.1%	-0.8%

Health

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 (86.5%) 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	51.9%	49.7%	-2.2%	48.4%	1.3%
Good health	34.1%	36.8%	2.7%	33.6%	3.2%
Fair health	9.8%	10.3%	0.5%	12.7%	-2.4%
Bad health	3.3%	2%	-1.3%	4.0%	-2.0%
Very bad health	0.9%	1.2%	0.3%	1.2%	0.0%

Education and Qualifications

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	15.8%	15%	-0.8%	18.2%	-3.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15%	9.7%	-5.3%	9.6%	0.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.3%	15.2%	-3.1%	13.4%	1.8%
Apprenticeship	2.5%	4.3%	1.8%	5.3%	-1.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.9%	15.9%	7.0%	16.9%	-1.0%
Degree or Similar	36.9%	37.9%	1.0%	33.8%	4.1%
Other	2.5%	1.9%	-0.6%	2.8%	-0.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.9% 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)
Bangladeshi	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	1.1%	-1.1%
Chinese	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%	0.7%	-0.5%
Indian	0.2%	1.2%	1.0%	3.1%	-1.9%
Pakistani	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	0%	0.2%	0.2%	2.5%	-2.3%
Mixed White and Asian	0.2%	0.6%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.2%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.4%	0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.9%	-0.3%
Mixed Other	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%
White	97.8%	94.9%	-2.9%	81.4%	13.5%
Arab	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.6%	-0.6%
Other	0%	0.8%	0.8%	1.6%	-0.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, 91.1% 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	94.4%	91.1%	-3.3%	83.2%	7.9%
European Union	1.3%	4.2%	2.9%	6.1%	-1.9%
Rest of Europe	0.2%	0.4%	0.2%	0.8%	-0.4%
Africa	0.9%	2.4%	1.5%	2.7%	-0.3%
Middle East and Asia	1.3%	0.8%	-0.5%	5.6%	-4.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.9%	1.2%	0.3%	1.3%	-0.1%
Oceania	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.8%	91.1%	-2.7%	83.2%	7.9%
10+ Years	0%	7.1%	7.1%	9.8%	-2.7%
5-10 Years	0.7%	1.8%	1.1%	2.9%	-1.1%
2-5 Years	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	4.5%	0%	-4.5%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	87.1%	76.7%	10.4%
Ireland	1.2%	0.6%	0.6%
Germany	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Spain	0.2%	0.4%	-0.2%
Poland	0.6%	1.3%	-0.7%
Other EU countries	1%	1.5%	-0.5%
Other Europe	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%
South and Eastern Africa	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%
North America and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
No passport held	8.7%	13.5%	-4.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	37.8%	37.2%	0.6%
Christian	55.7%	46.2%	9.5%
Hindu	0.2%	1.7%	-1.5%
Muslim	0.2%	6.5%	-6.3%
Other religion	0.2%	0.6%	-0.4%
Not answered	6%	6.0%	0.0%

Safety

Is Busbridge Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Busbridge Close was 47.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.5% higher than the Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Busbridge Close has the 33rd lowest crime rate of 74 local areas in Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh and the 195th highest crime rate of 401 local areas in Tonbridge and Malling .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£50,800

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in ME19 6BD, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Busbridge Close are based on 40 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Tonbridge And Malling.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Busbridge Close, East Malling, West Malling, ME19 6BD

Estimated Average Property Prices for ME19 6BD

Average Price
£662,185

Semi-Detached
£488,922

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£768,808

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Busbridge Close

Average Price
£670,861

Semi-Detached
£492,729

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£766,779

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Busbridge CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
6 Busbridge Close, West Malling, Kent Detached, an established residential building	£745,000	2025-06-12	£748,134
14 Busbridge Close, West Malling, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£535,000	2023-07-27	£556,651
12 Busbridge Close, West Malling, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£360,000	2023-04-05	£360,000
17 Busbridge Close, West Malling, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£360,000	2020-07-03	£413,302
1 Busbridge Close, West Malling, Kent Detached, an established residential building	£635,000	2019-11-29	£722,795

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for ME19 6BD

Employment

ME19 6BD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	163
Retired	90
Part-Time Employee	49
Self-Employed	44
Long-Term Sick or disabled	21
Looking after home or family	19
Student (economically inactive)	13
Other	12
Unemployed	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	33
Education	24
Manufacturing	21
Construction	21
Financial and insurance activities	19
Administrative and support service activities	17
Professional, scientific and technical activities	17
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	14
Other	13
Transport and storage	13
Accommodation and food service activities	13
Information and communication	12
Human health and social work activities	12
Real estate activities	8
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Mill Stream Junior School Mill Street , East Malling ME19 6DB	- not rated	336 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Lift St James the Great Chapman Way , ME19 6SD	3out of 4	705 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St James' Infant School Chapman Way , East Malling ME19 6SD	- not rated	740 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St James the Great Primary and Nursery School Chapman Way , ME19 6SD	- not rated	740 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
More Park Catholic Primary School Lucks Hill , ME19 6HN	- not rated	1,331 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Malling School Beech Road , East Malling ME19 6DH	3out of 4	368 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Aylesford School Teapot Lane , ME20 7JU	- not rated	2,781 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Aylesford School Teapot Lane , ME20 7JU	- not rated	2,852 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The Holmesdale School Malling Road , ME6 5HS	- not rated	4,372 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Holmesdale School Malling Road , ME6 5HS	- not rated	4,418 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Rosewood School 40 Teddington Drive , Leybourne ME19 5FF	3out of 4	3,009 yd	Pupil referral unit	No	Mixed	More About School
Kent Education Health Needs Service Woodview , 40 Teddington Drive ME19 5FF	- not rated	3,113 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Sports Connect Hall Road , Aylesford Bulls ME20 7DS	- not rated	3,933 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Grow 19 LTD Wolfe Building , Malling Road ME6 5HS	- not rated	4,418 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Helens Montessori School Lower Road , East Farleigh ME15 0JT	- not rated	5,066 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Tiffin Teahouse	2 Church Walk, East Malling	635 yd
Malling Munch	16A Chapman Way, East Malling	739 yd
The East Malling Centre	The St James Centre, Chapman Way	763 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
King & Queen Public House	New Road, East Malling		654 yd
Olympia Boxing CIC	St James The Great Academy, Chapman Way		763 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Charcoal Grill	10 Twisden Road, East Malling	748 yd
Cinnamon Spice	6 Twisden Road, East Malling	748 yd
Ho Lap House	22 Twisden Road, East Malling	748 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Mill Stream Junior School (Closed) Chapman way	grass pitches	334 yd
The Malling School BEECH ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	356 yd
Malling School (Closed) Beech Road		370 yd
Southward Playing Field	grass pitches, tennis courts	504 yd
Bradbourne House (The Stables) BRADBOURNE HOUSE BRADBOURNE HOUSE	grass pitches	995 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	100.0%

Speed Aviability

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	0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	80 Mbit/s
Average download speed	182.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	29.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	115 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.