Ffinch Close is in Ditton, Aylesford and in Tonbridge And Malling district. ME20 6ET 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 Ffinch Close, Ditton, Aylesford, ME20 6ET and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME20 6EX, ME20 6ES, ME20 6EU, ME20 7QQ, ME20 6ER, ME20 6EY, ME20 7PP, ME20 7QL, ME20 6EP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ME20 6ET is primarily male, with 54.2% of the population 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 | 50.2% | 45.8% | -4.4% | 51.0% | -5.2% |
| Male | 49.8% | 54.2% | 4.4% | 49.0% | 5.2% |
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 6ET there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 69.5% 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 | 19.1% | 15% | -4.1% | 37.9% | -22.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 70.2% | 69.5% | -0.7% | 44.2% | 25.3% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 4.6% | 6.9% | 2.3% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 7.3% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.1% | 43.8% | -3.3% | 48.4% | -4.6% |
| Good health | 36.8% | 37.3% | 0.5% | 33.6% | 3.7% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 14.2% | 0.5% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 4.6% | 2.5% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 19.5% | 18.5% | -1.0% | 18.2% | 0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 8.2% | -4.4% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 12.9% | -4.7% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 6.5% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 14.2% | 2.4% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.4% | 36.6% | 7.2% | 33.8% | 2.8% |
| Other | 5.3% | 3% | -2.3% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.4% 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% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 98.3% | 95.4% | -2.9% | 81.4% | 14.0% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 92.7% 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 | 92.8% | 92.7% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 9.5% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 3.5% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 2.3% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.4% | 92.7% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 9.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.5% | 6.5% | 9.8% | -3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 0% | -5.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.8% | 76.7% | 14.1% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5% | 13.5% | -8.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.1% | 37.2% | -10.1% |
| Christian | 66% | 46.2% | 19.8% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ffinch Close was 67.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.5% lower than the Aylesford North & North Downs average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ffinch Close has the 27th highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Aylesford North & North Downs and the 135th highest crime rate of 404 local areas in Tonbridge and Malling .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Ffinch Close, Aylesford, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2018-08-13 | £400,582 |
| 15 Ffinch Close, Aylesford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £357,500 | 2016-07-12 | £473,485 |
| 8 Ffinch Close, Aylesford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2015-04-17 | £477,596 |
| 10 Ffinch Close, Aylesford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £320,500 | 2014-06-12 | £507,029 |
| 2 Ffinch Close, Aylesford, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £357,500 | 2014-04-07 | £577,226 |
ME20 6ET 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in ME20 6ET area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 47% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 108 |
| Full-Time Employee | 60 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Education | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 702 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Invicta Primary School At Aylesford Teapot Lane , ME20 7JU | 3out of 4 | 799 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ditton Church of England Junior School New Road , Ditton ME20 6AE | 3out of 4 | 917 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School Mount Pleasant , ME20 7BE | 3out of 4 | 2,071 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfield Junior School Brookfield Junior School , Swallow Road ME20 6PY | 3out of 4 | 2,185 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 | 751 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Malling School Beech Road , East Malling ME19 6DH | 2out of 4 | 2,226 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Simon Stock Catholic School Oakwood Park , ME16 0JP | 3out of 4 | 3,458 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine Academy Oakwood Road , ME16 8AE | 3out of 4 | 3,815 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood Park Grammar School Oakwood Park , ME16 8AH | 3out of 4 | 3,820 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bower Grove School Fant Lane , ME16 8NL | 3out of 4 | 3,649 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maidstone and Malling Alternative Provision 8 Bower Mount Road , ME16 8AU | 2out of 4 | 3,950 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grow 19 LTD Wolfe Building , Malling Road ME6 5HS | - not rated | 4,327 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helens Montessori School Lower Road , East Farleigh ME15 0JT | - not rated | 4,623 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kent Health Needs Education Service 40 Teddington Drive , Leybourne ME19 5FF | 2out of 4 | 4,729 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIC Services Group Ltd | Tesco Distribution Warehouse, Mills Road | 175 yd | |
| Adventure Kidz Ltd | Unit 2, Wood Close | 398 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Cafe | Coffee Shop Sainsburys, Mills Road | 483 yd | |
| Costa Ltd | Unit 3, South Aylesford Retail Park | 555 yd | |
| McDonald's Restaurants Ltd | Unit 3, 2 Hermitage Lane | 867 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ditton Bowls Club | Kiln Barn Road, Ditton | 645 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Gourmet Larkfield | Sainsburys, Mills Road | 483 yd | |
| Ditton Grill | 7 Woodlands Parade, Woodlands Road | 623 yd | |
| Magic Chef | 1 Woodlands Parade, Woodlands Road | 623 yd | |
| Al-Madina Tandoori | 5 Woodlands Parade, Woodlands Road | 623 yd | |
| Wings And Fins | 3 Premier Parade, Aylesford | 1,039 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys, Mills Road | 483 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer | Unit 5, South Aylesford Retail Park | 529 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Unit 3, 2 Hermitage Lane | 867 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Evolution Strength And Fitness UNIT 6 UNIT 6 MILLS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 569 yd |
| Ditton Community Centre DITTON COMMUNITY CENTRE DITTON COMMUNITY CENTRE KILN BARN ROAD | grass pitches | 779 yd |
| Valley Invicta Primary School TEAPOT LANE | grass pitches | 817 yd |
| Aylesford School Sports College TEAPOT LANE | grass pitches | 926 yd |
| Ditton C Of E Junior School NEW ROAD | grass pitches | 1,059 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% |
| Median download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 302.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.