Partridge Avenue is in Larkfield, Aylesford and in Tonbridge And Malling district. ME20 6LT 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 Partridge Avenue, Larkfield, Aylesford, ME20 6LT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME20 6LS, ME20 6LR, ME20 6LN, ME20 6LW, ME20 6LG, ME20 6LQ, ME20 6LL, ME20 6LP, ME20 6HP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ME20 6LT has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 48.1% | 49.7% | 1.6% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 51.9% | 50.3% | -1.6% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 6LT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.4% 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 | 23.5% | 26.1% | 2.6% | 37.9% | -11.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.7% | 55.4% | -2.3% | 44.2% | 11.2% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 11.2% | 0.8% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 6.8% | 0.3% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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 | 39.8% | 44.8% | 5.0% | 48.4% | -3.6% |
| Good health | 39.2% | 36.7% | -2.5% | 33.6% | 3.1% |
| Fair health | 16.2% | 14% | -2.2% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 4.2% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 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 | 23.5% | 22.2% | -1.3% | 18.2% | 4.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 12.7% | -2.7% | 9.6% | 3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 15.5% | -1.8% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 6.7% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 12.3% | -1.9% | 16.9% | -4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.6% | 25.4% | 5.8% | 33.8% | -8.4% |
| Other | 5% | 5.2% | 0.2% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.2% | 93.9% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 12.5% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 90% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.6% | 90% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 6.8% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 4.9% | 3.0% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 1.9% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93% | 90.3% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 7.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 8.1% | 7.8% | 9.8% | -1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 0.6% | -3.9% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89% | 76.7% | 12.3% |
| Ireland | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 6.2% | 13.5% | -7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36% | 37.2% | -1.2% |
| Christian | 57.6% | 46.2% | 11.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 2.6% | 6.0% | -3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Partridge Avenue was 28.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.3% lower than the Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Partridge Avenue has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 74 local areas in Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh and the 128th lowest crime rate of 404 local areas in Tonbridge and Malling .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -89.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Partridge Avenue, Aylesford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2017-07-28 | £402,680 |
| 18 Partridge Avenue, Aylesford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2011-05-27 | £191,137 |
| 18 Partridge Avenue, Aylesford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £102,500 | 2007-10-22 | £183,538 |
| 10 Partridge Avenue, Aylesford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £183,000 | 2004-06-04 | £398,980 |
| 10 Partridge Avenue, Aylesford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £159,950 | 2002-10-28 | £417,554 |
ME20 6LT 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 | 85 |
| Retired | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lunsford Primary School Swallow Road , Larkfield ME20 6PY | 3out of 4 | 502 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfield Infant School Swallow Road , Larkfield ME20 6PY | 4out of 4 | 600 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfield Junior School Brookfield Junior School , Swallow Road ME20 6PY | 3out of 4 | 602 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 | 743 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James the Great Academy Chapman Way , ME19 6SD | 3out of 4 | 1,422 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 | 1,797 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holmesdale School Malling Road , ME6 5HS | 1out of 4 | 2,254 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holmesdale School Malling Road , ME6 5HS | - not rated | 2,299 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aylesford School Teapot Lane , ME20 7JU | 2out of 4 | 2,520 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 2,136 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grow 19 LTD Wolfe Building , Malling Road ME6 5HS | - not rated | 2,299 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 | 670 yd | |
| Refuel | Larkfield Leisure Centre, New Hythe Lane | 747 yd | |
| Tesco Family Dining Ltd | Tesco, Leybourne Way | 918 yd | |
| Wealden Hall | 773 London Road, Larkfield | 1,012 yd | |
| Alim-Et | 751 - 757 London Road, Larkfield | 1,012 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larkfield And New Hythe Sports And Social Club | 251 New Hythe Lane, Larkfield | 534 yd | |
| Monks Head | 44 New Hythe Lane, Larkfield | 821 yd | |
| Castle Lake Brewers Fayre | Castle Lake, Castle Way | 830 yd | |
| Leybourne Cricket Club | Rectory Lane North, West Malling | 838 yd | |
| Old Rectory | The Old Rectory, Oxley Shaw Lane | 886 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Wok | 25 Martin Square, Larkfield | 670 yd | |
| Traditional Fresh Fry | 52 Martin Square, Larkfield | 733 yd | |
| Larkfield Kebab \& Pizza | 48 Martin Square, Larkfield | 733 yd | |
| Larkfield Tandoori | 40 Martin Square, Larkfield | 733 yd | |
| Seasons Garden | 790 London Road, Larkfield | 848 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrison Supermarket | Morrisons Supermarket, New Hythe Lane | 771 yd | |
| Tesco | Esso Service Station, London Road | 821 yd | |
| Tesco Inc Filling Station | Tesco, Leybourne Way | 918 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lunsford Primary School SWALLOW ROAD | grass pitches | 382 yd |
| Brookfield Junior School SWALLOW ROAD | grass pitches | 458 yd |
| Larkfield Sports Club NEW HYTHE LANE | grass pitches | 521 yd |
| Larkfield Playing Field NEW HYTHE LANE | grass pitches | 540 yd |
| Larkfield Village Hall NEW HYTHE LANE | 633 yd | |
| Larkfield Leisure Centre NEW HYTHE LANE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 750 yd |
| Leybourne Village Hall VILLAGE HALL VILLAGE HALL LITTLE MARKET ROW | 847 yd | |
| Leybourne St Peter And St Paul C Of E Primary Academy RECTORY LANE NORTH | grass pitches | 847 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 | 68.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 119.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.