Carnation Crescent is in East Malling, West Malling and in Tonbridge And Malling district. ME19 6EU is located in the East Malling, West Malling & Offham 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 Carnation Crescent, East Malling, West Malling, ME19 6EU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME19 6ES, ME19 6EY, ME19 6HD, ME19 6SH, ME19 6SJ, ME19 6SU, ME19 6ST, ME19 6EG, ME19 6EL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ME19 6EU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.6% | 50.6% | -4.0% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 45.4% | 49.4% | 4.0% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30.8% | 36.2% | 5.4% | 37.9% | -1.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41% | 33.3% | -7.7% | 44.2% | -10.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 3.7% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 13.4% | 1.9% | 9.1% | 4.3% |
| Widowed | 14.1% | 12.6% | -1.5% | 6.1% | 6.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 37.1% | 34.2% | -2.9% | 48.4% | -14.2% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 38.8% | 1.3% | 33.6% | 5.2% |
| Fair health | 17.1% | 16.8% | -0.3% | 12.7% | 4.1% |
| Bad health | 7.1% | 8.9% | 1.8% | 4.0% | 4.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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.
In the area around ME19 6EU this area, 36.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 13.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 45.7% | 36.1% | -9.6% | 18.2% | 17.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.9% | 16.1% | -1.8% | 9.6% | 6.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 12.4% | -3.0% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 7.6% | 5.0% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 10.8% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -6.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.8% | 13.3% | 6.5% | 33.8% | -20.5% |
| Other | 3.4% | 3.6% | 0.2% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.9% | 95.1% | -3.8% | 81.4% | 13.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
In this area, 97.4% 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 | 96.1% | 97.4% | 1.3% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.6% | 97.4% | 2.8% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 9.8% | -7.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 0% | -4.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.5% | 76.7% | -13.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 35.8% | 13.5% | 22.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.6% | 37.2% | 7.4% |
| Christian | 46.6% | 46.2% | 0.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Carnation Crescent was 80.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 129.4% higher than the Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Carnation Crescent has the 19th highest crime rate of 74 local areas in Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh and the 104th highest crime rate of 404 local areas in Tonbridge and Malling .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -1.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Carnation Crescent, West Malling, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2008-09-19 | £336,730 |
| 20 Carnation Crescent, West Malling, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2007-06-07 | £283,165 |
| 20 Carnation Crescent, West Malling, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £149,950 | 2004-09-17 | £312,608 |
| 20 Carnation Crescent, West Malling, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2002-05-31 | £373,671 |
| 20 Carnation Crescent, West Malling, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £83,995 | 2000-01-10 | £345,820 |
ME19 6EU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.
| Retired | 73 |
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James the Great Academy Chapman Way , ME19 6SD | 3out of 4 | 439 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfield Infant School Swallow Road , Larkfield ME20 6PY | 4out of 4 | 735 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lunsford Primary School Swallow Road , Larkfield ME20 6PY | 3out of 4 | 789 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfield Junior School Brookfield Junior School , Swallow Road ME20 6PY | 3out of 4 | 830 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leybourne, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy Rectory Lane North , Leybourne ME19 5HD | 4out of 4 | 963 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Malling School Beech Road , East Malling ME19 6DH | 2out of 4 | 809 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aylesford School Teapot Lane , ME20 7JU | 2out of 4 | 2,349 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holmesdale School Malling Road , ME6 5HS | 1out of 4 | 3,229 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holmesdale School Malling Road , ME6 5HS | - not rated | 3,275 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent Health Needs Education Service 40 Teddington Drive , Leybourne ME19 5FF | 2out of 4 | 2,416 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grow 19 LTD Wolfe Building , Malling Road ME6 5HS | - not rated | 3,275 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The East Malling Centre | The St James Centre, Chapman Way | 344 yd | |
| Malling Munch | 16A Chapman Way, East Malling | 451 yd | |
| Cafe Plaza | 17 Martin Square, Larkfield | 626 yd | |
| Wealden Hall | 773 London Road, Larkfield | 699 yd | |
| Alim-Et | 751 - 757 London Road, Larkfield | 699 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olympia Boxing CIC | St James The Great Academy, Chapman Way | 344 yd | |
| Monks Head | 44 New Hythe Lane, Larkfield | 700 yd | |
| Old Rectory | The Old Rectory, Oxley Shaw Lane | 972 yd | |
| King & Queen Public House | New Road, East Malling | 1,006 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charcoal Grill | 10 Twisden Road, East Malling | 388 yd | |
| Cinnamon Spice | 6 Twisden Road, East Malling | 388 yd | |
| Ho Lap House | 22 Twisden Road, East Malling | 388 yd | |
| Seasons Garden | 790 London Road, Larkfield | 490 yd | |
| Best Wok | 25 Martin Square, Larkfield | 626 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Esso Service Station, London Road | 450 yd | |
| Morrison Supermarket | Morrisons Supermarket, New Hythe Lane | 682 yd | |
| Lidl | 675 London Road, Ditton | 979 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bradbourne House (The Stables) BRADBOURNE HOUSE BRADBOURNE HOUSE | grass pitches | 598 yd |
| Malling School (Closed) Beech Road | 748 yd | |
| The Malling School BEECH ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 753 yd |
| Lunsford Primary School SWALLOW ROAD | grass pitches | 777 yd |
| Brookfield Junior School SWALLOW ROAD | grass pitches | 816 yd |
| Southward Playing Field | grass pitches, tennis courts | 947 yd |
| Leybourne Village Hall VILLAGE HALL VILLAGE HALL LITTLE MARKET ROW | 977 yd | |
| Mill Stream Junior School (Closed) Chapman way | grass pitches | 1,010 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 | 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% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.