Swallow Road is in Larkfield, Aylesford and in Tonbridge And Malling district. ME20 6JX 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 Swallow Road, Larkfield, Aylesford, ME20 6JX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME20 6RG, ME20 6JU, ME20 6HR, ME20 6JY, ME20 6HW, ME20 6JS, ME20 6LD, ME20 6NZ, ME20 6RF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ME20 6JX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 51.8% | 0.7% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 48.9% | 48.2% | -0.7% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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% | 38.5% | 7.7% | 37.9% | 0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.4% | 43.2% | -7.2% | 44.2% | -1.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 9.2% | -1.0% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 6% | 6.2% | 0.2% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 | 49.7% | 44.4% | -5.3% | 48.4% | -4.0% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 38.7% | 5.0% | 33.6% | 5.1% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 12.1% | 0.6% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 4.2% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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.
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 21.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.5% | 24.4% | -9.1% | 18.2% | 6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18% | 11.1% | -6.9% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 14.1% | -2.1% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 6.3% | 0.3% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 20% | 11.4% | 16.9% | 3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.3% | 21.5% | 10.2% | 33.8% | -12.3% |
| Other | 6.4% | 2.6% | -3.8% | 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| White | 97.2% | 95.4% | -1.8% | 81.4% | 14.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
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 | 96.9% | 97.4% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.9% | 97.4% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 9.8% | -7.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.9% | 76.7% | 4.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 18.8% | 13.5% | 5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50% | 37.2% | 12.8% |
| Christian | 39% | 46.2% | -7.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 9.8% | 6.0% | 3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Swallow Road was 34.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.0% lower than the Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Swallow Road has the 26th lowest crime rate of 74 local areas in Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh and the 153rd lowest crime rate of 404 local areas in Tonbridge and Malling .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Swallow Road, Aylesford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £283,000 | 2024-06-21 | £300,041 |
| 7 Swallow Road, Aylesford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2024-01-12 | £316,163 |
| 13 Swallow Road, Aylesford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2022-07-01 | £340,175 |
| 3 Swallow Road, Aylesford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £261,000 | 2021-04-30 | £298,892 |
| 1 Swallow Road, Aylesford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2019-04-05 | £259,474 |
ME20 6JX 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Construction | 26 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lunsford Primary School Swallow Road , Larkfield ME20 6PY | 3out of 4 | 534 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 | 560 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfield Infant School Swallow Road , Larkfield ME20 6PY | 4out of 4 | 572 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfield Junior School Brookfield Junior School , Swallow Road ME20 6PY | 3out of 4 | 636 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James the Great Academy Chapman Way , ME19 6SD | 3out of 4 | 1,018 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 | 1,401 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aylesford School Teapot Lane , ME20 7JU | 2out of 4 | 2,528 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holmesdale School Malling Road , ME6 5HS | 1out of 4 | 2,674 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holmesdale School Malling Road , ME6 5HS | - not rated | 2,718 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 | 2,079 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grow 19 LTD Wolfe Building , Malling Road ME6 5HS | - not rated | 2,718 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Plaza | 17 Martin Square, Larkfield | 559 yd | |
| Wealden Hall | 773 London Road, Larkfield | 869 yd | |
| Alim-Et | 751 - 757 London Road, Larkfield | 869 yd | |
| The East Malling Centre | The St James Centre, Chapman Way | 903 yd | |
| Papa Johns Pizza | 716 London Road, Larkfield | 939 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Rectory | The Old Rectory, Oxley Shaw Lane | 656 yd | |
| Leybourne Cricket Club | Rectory Lane North, West Malling | 698 yd | |
| Monks Head | 44 New Hythe Lane, Larkfield | 725 yd | |
| Larkfield And New Hythe Sports And Social Club | 251 New Hythe Lane, Larkfield | 871 yd | |
| Olympia Boxing CIC | St James The Great Academy, Chapman Way | 903 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Wok | 25 Martin Square, Larkfield | 559 yd | |
| Traditional Fresh Fry | 52 Martin Square, Larkfield | 616 yd | |
| Larkfield Kebab \& Pizza | 48 Martin Square, Larkfield | 616 yd | |
| Larkfield Tandoori | 40 Martin Square, Larkfield | 616 yd | |
| Seasons Garden | 790 London Road, Larkfield | 641 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Esso Service Station, London Road | 597 yd | |
| Morrison Supermarket | Morrisons Supermarket, New Hythe Lane | 676 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lunsford Primary School SWALLOW ROAD | grass pitches | 429 yd |
| Brookfield Junior School SWALLOW ROAD | grass pitches | 521 yd |
| Leybourne Village Hall VILLAGE HALL VILLAGE HALL LITTLE MARKET ROW | 633 yd | |
| Leybourne St Peter And St Paul C Of E Primary Academy RECTORY LANE NORTH | grass pitches | 791 yd |
| Larkfield Playing Field NEW HYTHE LANE | grass pitches | 811 yd |
| Larkfield Sports Club NEW HYTHE LANE | grass pitches | 875 yd |
| Larkfield Village Hall NEW HYTHE LANE | 925 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 | 72.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 82.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.