London Road is in Larkfield, Aylesford and in Tonbridge And Malling district. ME20 6BQ is located in the Larkfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chatham and Aylesford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about London Road, Larkfield, Aylesford, ME20 6BQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME20 6BG, ME20 6DE, ME20 6BL, ME20 6BH, ME20 6BJ, ME20 6HQ, ME20 6LZ, ME19 6RT, ME20 6LU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ME20 6BQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.5% 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 | 47.5% | 52.5% | 5.0% | 51.0% | 1.5% |
| Male | 52.5% | 47.5% | -5.0% | 49.0% | -1.5% |
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 ME20 6BQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.1% 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 | 27.1% | 32.7% | 5.6% | 37.9% | -5.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.2% | 51.1% | -8.1% | 44.2% | 6.9% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 6% | 6.3% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 7.4% | 1.1% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
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 | 46.3% | 43.7% | -2.6% | 48.4% | -4.7% |
| Good health | 41.6% | 40.1% | -1.5% | 33.6% | 6.5% |
| Fair health | 9.1% | 12.7% | 3.6% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 3.2% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 22.9% | 13.9% | -9.0% | 18.2% | -4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 12.2% | -3.3% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 17.4% | 0.5% | 13.4% | 4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 6.6% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 18.5% | 5.8% | 16.9% | 1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.2% | 27.5% | 4.3% | 33.8% | -6.3% |
| Other | 4.6% | 3.8% | -0.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 97.7% | 94.7% | -3.0% | 81.4% | 13.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 90.6% 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 | 95% | 90.6% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 7.4% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 4.1% | 3.5% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.8% | 91.2% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 8.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.9% | 5.9% | 9.8% | -3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.4% | 0% | -4.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.8% | 76.7% | 11.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 8% | 13.5% | -5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.9% | 37.2% | 3.7% |
| Christian | 52.8% | 46.2% | 6.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around London Road was 8.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.1% lower than the Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
London Road has the 6th lowest crime rate of 74 local areas in Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh and the 31st lowest crime rate of 404 local areas in Tonbridge and Malling .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 732 London Road, Aylesford, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2004-10-12 | £639,745 |
ME20 6BQ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 115 |
| Retired | 84 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Education | 17 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookfield Infant School Swallow Road , Larkfield ME20 6PY | 4out of 4 | 388 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfield Junior School Brookfield Junior School , Swallow Road ME20 6PY | 3out of 4 | 419 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lunsford Primary School Swallow Road , Larkfield ME20 6PY | 3out of 4 | 493 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ditton Church of England Junior School New Road , Ditton ME20 6AE | 3out of 4 | 908 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James the Great Academy Chapman Way , ME19 6SD | 3out of 4 | 1,047 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 1,280 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aylesford School Teapot Lane , ME20 7JU | 2out of 4 | 1,675 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holmesdale School Malling Road , ME6 5HS | 1out of 4 | 2,931 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holmesdale School Malling Road , ME6 5HS | - not rated | 2,982 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Simon Stock Catholic School Oakwood Park , ME16 0JP | 3out of 4 | 5,258 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,945 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grow 19 LTD Wolfe Building , Malling Road ME6 5HS | - not rated | 2,982 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bower Grove School Fant Lane , ME16 8NL | 3out of 4 | 5,341 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wealden Hall | 773 London Road, Larkfield | 64 yd | |
| Alim-Et | 751 - 757 London Road, Larkfield | 64 yd | |
| Papa Johns Pizza | 716 London Road, Larkfield | 78 yd | |
| Subway | 708 - 710 London Road, Larkfield | 99 yd | |
| Kathmandu Palace | 10 Bradbourne Lane, Ditton | 208 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monks Head | 44 New Hythe Lane, Larkfield | 163 yd | |
| Larkfield And New Hythe Sports And Social Club | 251 New Hythe Lane, Larkfield | 939 yd | |
| Olympia Boxing CIC | St James The Great Academy, Chapman Way | 1,012 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traditional Fresh Fry | 52 Martin Square, Larkfield | 261 yd | |
| Larkfield Kebab \& Pizza | 48 Martin Square, Larkfield | 261 yd | |
| Larkfield Tandoori | 40 Martin Square, Larkfield | 261 yd | |
| Seasons Garden | 790 London Road, Larkfield | 268 yd | |
| Best Wok | 25 Martin Square, Larkfield | 324 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrison Supermarket | Morrisons Supermarket, New Hythe Lane | 214 yd | |
| Lidl | 675 London Road, Ditton | 253 yd | |
| Tesco | Esso Service Station, London Road | 317 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brookfield Junior School SWALLOW ROAD | grass pitches | 542 yd |
| Lunsford Primary School SWALLOW ROAD | grass pitches | 604 yd |
| Bradbourne House (The Stables) BRADBOURNE HOUSE BRADBOURNE HOUSE | grass pitches | 715 yd |
| New Road Recreation Ground New Road | grass pitches | 762 yd |
| Ditton C Of E Junior School NEW ROAD | grass pitches | 764 yd |
| Larkfield Playing Field NEW HYTHE LANE | grass pitches | 784 yd |
| Larkfield Village Hall NEW HYTHE LANE | 856 yd | |
| Larkfield Sports Club NEW HYTHE LANE | grass pitches | 979 yd |
| K Sports STATION ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 998 yd |
| Ditton Community Centre DITTON COMMUNITY CENTRE DITTON COMMUNITY CENTRE KILN BARN ROAD | grass pitches | 1,041 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.