Nursery Road is in Ditton, Aylesford and in Tonbridge And Malling district. ME20 6DZ is located in the Aylesford South & Ditton 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 Nursery Road, Ditton, Aylesford, ME20 6DZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME20 6EA, ME20 6BZ, ME20 6DY, ME20 6DN, ME20 6DW, ME20 6EF, ME20 6DS, ME20 6DX, ME20 6AX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ME20 6DZ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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 | 56.4% | 48.8% | -7.6% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 43.6% | 51.2% | 7.6% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
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 | 23.2% | 35.2% | 12.0% | 37.9% | -2.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.8% | 37.8% | -4.0% | 44.2% | -6.4% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 4.1% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 16.4% | 14.5% | -1.9% | 9.1% | 5.4% |
| Widowed | 15.8% | 8.3% | -7.5% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 33% | 36% | 3.0% | 48.4% | -12.4% |
| Good health | 33% | 33.5% | 0.5% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 20.6% | 19.7% | -0.9% | 12.7% | 7.0% |
| Bad health | 10.1% | 7.5% | -2.6% | 4.0% | 3.5% |
| Very bad health | 3.2% | 3.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
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 ME20 6DZ this area, 34% 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 18%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 48% | 34% | -14.0% | 18.2% | 15.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 14.9% | 2.5% | 9.6% | 5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 11.9% | -2.2% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 6.7% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.9% | 13.9% | 6.0% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.2% | 18% | 7.8% | 33.8% | -15.8% |
| Other | 2.8% | 0.5% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 0.4% | -1.9% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 92.7% | 92.1% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 10.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 94.6% 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 | 93.1% | 94.6% | 1.5% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.7% | 94.6% | 1.9% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 5% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.7% | 0% | -3.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0.4% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.9% | 76.7% | -8.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 30.9% | 13.5% | 17.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.9% | 37.2% | 8.7% |
| Christian | 48.8% | 46.2% | 2.6% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Nursery Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Aylesford North & North Downs average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 24.1%.

Households in this area have a 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 58 Nursery Road, Aylesford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2024-11-05 | £275,888 |
| 51 Nursery Road, Aylesford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £293,000 | 2022-05-25 | £301,897 |
| 51 Nursery Road, Aylesford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2021-04-16 | £325,714 |
| 47 Nursery Road, Aylesford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2019-04-23 | £277,013 |
| 51 Nursery Road, Aylesford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2016-11-25 | £304,330 |
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ditton Infant School Pear Tree Avenue , Ditton ME20 6EB | 4out of 4 | 318 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ditton Church of England Junior School New Road , Ditton ME20 6AE | 3out of 4 | 379 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Invicta Primary School At Aylesford Teapot Lane , ME20 7JU | 3out of 4 | 685 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfield Junior School Brookfield Junior School , Swallow Road ME20 6PY | 3out of 4 | 1,396 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfield Infant School Swallow Road , Larkfield ME20 6PY | 4out of 4 | 1,425 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aylesford School Teapot Lane , ME20 7JU | 2out of 4 | 564 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Malling School Beech Road , East Malling ME19 6DH | 2out of 4 | 1,989 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holmesdale School Malling Road , ME6 5HS | 1out of 4 | 3,384 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holmesdale School Malling Road , ME6 5HS | - not rated | 3,436 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Simon Stock Catholic School Oakwood Park , ME16 0JP | 3out of 4 | 4,322 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grow 19 LTD Wolfe Building , Malling Road ME6 5HS | - not rated | 3,436 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kent Health Needs Education Service 40 Teddington Drive , Leybourne ME19 5FF | 2out of 4 | 4,051 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bower Grove School Fant Lane , ME16 8NL | 3out of 4 | 4,545 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maidstone and Malling Alternative Provision 8 Bower Mount Road , ME16 8AU | 2out of 4 | 4,774 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helens Montessori School Lower Road , East Farleigh ME15 0JT | - not rated | 5,455 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa's Fish And Chip Restaurant | Papas Fish Restaurant, 497 London Road | 113 yd | |
| The Clubhouse At K Sports | Sports And Social Club, Station Road | 262 yd | |
| A And D Fisheries | 630 - 632 London Road, Ditton | 604 yd | |
| Kathmandu Palace | 10 Bradbourne Lane, Ditton | 907 yd | |
| Costa Ltd | Unit 3, South Aylesford Retail Park | 987 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ditton Bowls Club | Kiln Barn Road, Ditton | 723 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ditton Grill | 7 Woodlands Parade, Woodlands Road | 294 yd | |
| Magic Chef | 1 Woodlands Parade, Woodlands Road | 294 yd | |
| Al-Madina Tandoori | 5 Woodlands Parade, Woodlands Road | 294 yd | |
| Izaan's PFC Hut | 592 London Road, Ditton | 611 yd | |
| Wings And Fins | 3 Premier Parade, Aylesford | 786 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 675 London Road, Ditton | 863 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer | Unit 5, South Aylesford Retail Park | 972 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| K Sports STATION ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 265 yd |
| New Road Recreation Ground New Road | grass pitches | 352 yd |
| Ditton Community Centre DITTON COMMUNITY CENTRE DITTON COMMUNITY CENTRE KILN BARN ROAD | grass pitches | 432 yd |
| Valley Invicta Primary School TEAPOT LANE | grass pitches | 446 yd |
| Ditton C Of E Junior School NEW ROAD | grass pitches | 459 yd |
| Aylesford School Sports College TEAPOT LANE | grass pitches | 486 yd |
| Ministry Of Muscle (Closed) Unit 9 Unit 9 Mill Hall | health and fitness suite | 780 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 | 82.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 82.8% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 154.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.