Merlin Avenue, Larkfield, Aylesford, ME20 6LD

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ME20 6LD has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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	48%	49.5%	1.5%	51.0%	-1.5%
Male	52%	50.5%	-1.5%	49.0%	1.5%

Partnership Status

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 6LD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.7% 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	23.7%	27.9%	4.2%	37.9%	-10.0%
Married: Opposite sex	57.1%	54.7%	-2.4%	44.2%	10.5%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Separated	1%	1%	0.0%	2.2%	-1.2%
Divorced	10.8%	7.3%	-3.5%	9.1%	-1.8%
Widowed	7.3%	8.4%	1.1%	6.1%	2.3%

Health

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%	-5.7%	48.4%	-4.4%
Good health	36.4%	41%	4.6%	33.6%	7.4%
Fair health	10.1%	12.2%	2.1%	12.7%	-0.5%
Bad health	2.6%	2.8%	0.2%	4.0%	-1.2%
Very bad health	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	1.2%	-1.2%

Education and Qualifications

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 20.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	20.9%	18.8%	-2.1%	18.2%	0.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	22.3%	19.1%	-3.2%	9.6%	9.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.1%	11.8%	-6.3%	13.4%	-1.6%
Apprenticeship	7.3%	8%	0.7%	5.3%	2.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.5%	19.4%	8.9%	16.9%	2.5%
Degree or Similar	17.1%	20.5%	3.4%	33.8%	-13.3%
Other	3.8%	2.4%	-1.4%	2.8%	-0.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.9% 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%	0.3%	0.0%	0.7%	-0.4%
Indian	1.2%	1.5%	0.3%	3.1%	-1.6%
Other Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	98.3%	97.9%	-0.4%	81.4%	16.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.7% 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	96.8%	95.7%	-1.1%	83.2%	12.5%
European Union	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%	6.1%	-5.2%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	1.4%	0.6%	-0.8%	2.7%	-2.1%
Middle East and Asia	0.9%	2.4%	1.5%	5.6%	-3.2%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.5%	95.7%	-0.8%	83.2%	12.5%
10+ Years	1.2%	4%	2.8%	9.8%	-5.8%
5-10 Years	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.9%	-2.6%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2%	0%	-2.0%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	89%	76.7%	12.3%
Italy	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Southern Asia	0.6%	1.2%	-0.6%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	9.8%	13.5%	-3.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	47.9%	37.2%	10.7%
Christian	44.5%	46.2%	-1.7%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Hindu	0.6%	1.7%	-1.1%
Other religion	1.5%	0.6%	0.9%
Not answered	5.2%	6.0%	-0.8%

Safety

Is Merlin Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Merlin Avenue was 37.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.3% higher than the Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Merlin Avenue has the 29th lowest crime rate of 74 local areas in Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh and the 165th lowest crime rate of 404 local areas in Tonbridge and Malling .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£49,400

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in ME20 6LD, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Merlin Avenue are based on 16 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Tonbridge And Malling.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Merlin Avenue, Larkfield, Aylesford, ME20 6LD

Estimated Average Property Prices for ME20 6LD

Average Price
£405,423

Semi-Detached
£403,161

Terraced
£428,037

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Merlin Avenue

Average Price
£416,262

Semi-Detached
£417,171

Terraced
£420,048

Detached
£396,860

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Merlin AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
3 Merlin Avenue, Aylesford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£300,000	2019-12-12	£359,420
10 Merlin Avenue, Aylesford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£325,000	2019-06-27	£390,315
18 Merlin Avenue, Aylesford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£300,000	2016-07-08	£397,330
11 Merlin Avenue, Aylesford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£315,000	2015-08-20	£458,855
22 Merlin Avenue, Aylesford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£205,000	2010-12-21	£383,698

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for ME20 6LD

Employment

ME20 6LD 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in ME20 6LD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	103
Retired	87
Part-Time Employee	35
Self-Employed	25
Other	10
Student (economically inactive)	9
Looking after home or family	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Unemployed	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	36
Human health and social work activities	30
Education	15
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	13
Construction	12
Manufacturing	11
Administrative and support service activities	10
Professional, scientific and technical activities	9
Transport and storage	7
Information and communication	6
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Other	4
Financial and insurance activities	4
Real estate activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Lunsford Primary School Swallow Road , Larkfield ME20 6PY	3out of 4	407 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Brookfield Infant School Swallow Road , Larkfield ME20 6PY	4out of 4	455 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Brookfield Junior School Brookfield Junior School , Swallow Road ME20 6PY	3out of 4	512 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	672 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St James the Great Academy Chapman Way , ME19 6SD	3out of 4	1,075 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Malling School Beech Road , East Malling ME19 6DH	2out of 4	1,450 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Aylesford School Teapot Lane , ME20 7JU	2out of 4	2,423 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Holmesdale School Malling Road , ME6 5HS	1out of 4	2,597 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Holmesdale School Malling Road , ME6 5HS	- not rated	2,642 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	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	2,181 yd	Pupil referral unit	No	Mixed	More About School
Grow 19 LTD Wolfe Building , Malling Road ME6 5HS	- not rated	2,642 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Cafe Plaza	17 Martin Square, Larkfield	461 yd
Wealden Hall	773 London Road, Larkfield	789 yd
Alim-Et	751 - 757 London Road, Larkfield	789 yd
Papa Johns Pizza	716 London Road, Larkfield	848 yd
Subway	708 - 710 London Road, Larkfield	851 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Monks Head	44 New Hythe Lane, Larkfield	629 yd
Larkfield And New Hythe Sports And Social Club	251 New Hythe Lane, Larkfield	748 yd
Old Rectory	The Old Rectory, Oxley Shaw Lane	779 yd
Leybourne Cricket Club	Rectory Lane North, West Malling	805 yd
Olympia Boxing CIC	St James The Great Academy, Chapman Way	967 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Best Wok	25 Martin Square, Larkfield	461 yd
Traditional Fresh Fry	52 Martin Square, Larkfield	522 yd
Larkfield Kebab \& Pizza	48 Martin Square, Larkfield	522 yd
Larkfield Tandoori	40 Martin Square, Larkfield	522 yd
Seasons Garden	790 London Road, Larkfield	578 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco	Esso Service Station, London Road	540 yd
Morrison Supermarket	Morrisons Supermarket, New Hythe Lane	578 yd
Lidl	675 London Road, Ditton	1,015 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Lunsford Primary School SWALLOW ROAD	grass pitches	297 yd
Brookfield Junior School SWALLOW ROAD	grass pitches	391 yd
Larkfield Playing Field NEW HYTHE LANE	grass pitches	681 yd
Leybourne Village Hall VILLAGE HALL VILLAGE HALL LITTLE MARKET ROW		753 yd
Larkfield Sports Club NEW HYTHE LANE	grass pitches	755 yd
Larkfield Village Hall NEW HYTHE LANE		795 yd
Leybourne St Peter And St Paul C Of E Primary Academy RECTORY LANE NORTH	grass pitches	882 yd
Larkfield Leisure Centre NEW HYTHE LANE	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	986 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	73 Mbit/s
Average download speed	136.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.