Oak Drive is in Larkfield, Aylesford and in Tonbridge And Malling district. ME20 6NL 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 Oak Drive, Larkfield, Aylesford, ME20 6NL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME20 6NP, ME20 6NH, ME20 6NB, ME20 6NG, ME20 6NW, ME20 6NJ, ME20 6ND, ME20 6NA, ME20 6LY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ME20 6NL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 50.8% | 1.3% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 50.5% | 49.2% | -1.3% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 6NL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61% 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% | 25.5% | 2.5% | 37.9% | -12.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65.8% | 61% | -4.8% | 44.2% | 16.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 4.8% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -4.3% |
| Widowed | 5% | 7.2% | 2.2% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 55.9% | 43.8% | -12.1% | 48.4% | -4.6% |
| Good health | 31.2% | 44.4% | 13.2% | 33.6% | 10.8% |
| Fair health | 8.7% | 8.1% | -0.6% | 12.7% | -4.6% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 3.7% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
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 | 16.2% | 13.2% | -3.0% | 18.2% | -5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.3% | 11.2% | -7.1% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.7% | 16% | -2.7% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.2% | 7.6% | 0.4% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14% | 22% | 8.0% | 16.9% | 5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.7% | 28.4% | 5.7% | 33.8% | -5.4% |
| Other | 2.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.3% 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% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.3% | 95.3% | -2.0% | 81.4% | 13.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 97.3% 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 | 97.9% | 97.3% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.3% | 97.3% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 9.8% | -8.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87% | 76.7% | 10.3% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 11.4% | 13.5% | -2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.3% | 37.2% | 3.1% |
| Christian | 49% | 46.2% | 2.8% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oak Drive was 20.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.5% lower than the Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Oak Drive has the 17th lowest crime rate of 74 local areas in Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh and the 92nd lowest crime rate of 404 local areas in Tonbridge and Malling .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 73 Oak Drive, Aylesford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £403,000 | 2025-01-27 | £409,187 |
| 53 Oak Drive, Aylesford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2023-09-22 | £432,437 |
| 75 Oak Drive, Aylesford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2023-06-29 | £454,710 |
| 48 Oak Drive, Aylesford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2022-08-01 | £443,577 |
| 55 Oak Drive, Aylesford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £382,000 | 2021-12-17 | £426,739 |
ME20 6NL 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 | 96 |
| Retired | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 42 |
| Other | 18 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookfield Junior School Brookfield Junior School , Swallow Road ME20 6PY | 3out of 4 | 233 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfield Infant School Swallow Road , Larkfield ME20 6PY | 4out of 4 | 294 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lunsford Primary School Swallow Road , Larkfield ME20 6PY | 3out of 4 | 342 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ditton Church of England Junior School New Road , Ditton ME20 6AE | 3out of 4 | 1,075 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ditton Infant School Pear Tree Avenue , Ditton ME20 6EB | 4out of 4 | 1,283 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 1,605 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aylesford School Teapot Lane , ME20 7JU | 2out of 4 | 1,705 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holmesdale School Malling Road , ME6 5HS | 1out of 4 | 2,594 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holmesdale School Malling Road , ME6 5HS | - not rated | 2,645 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Simon Stock Catholic School Oakwood Park , ME16 0JP | 3out of 4 | 5,443 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 | 2,645 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 | 2,912 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 708 - 710 London Road, Larkfield | 313 yd | |
| Papa Johns Pizza | 716 London Road, Larkfield | 337 yd | |
| Cafe Plaza | 17 Martin Square, Larkfield | 355 yd | |
| Wealden Hall | 773 London Road, Larkfield | 410 yd | |
| Alim-Et | 751 - 757 London Road, Larkfield | 410 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monks Head | 44 New Hythe Lane, Larkfield | 278 yd | |
| Larkfield And New Hythe Sports And Social Club | 251 New Hythe Lane, Larkfield | 624 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traditional Fresh Fry | 52 Martin Square, Larkfield | 337 yd | |
| Larkfield Kebab \& Pizza | 48 Martin Square, Larkfield | 337 yd | |
| Larkfield Tandoori | 40 Martin Square, Larkfield | 337 yd | |
| Best Wok | 25 Martin Square, Larkfield | 355 yd | |
| Seasons Garden | 790 London Road, Larkfield | 489 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrison Supermarket | Morrisons Supermarket, New Hythe Lane | 284 yd | |
| Lidl | 675 London Road, Ditton | 406 yd | |
| Tesco | Esso Service Station, London Road | 520 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brookfield Junior School SWALLOW ROAD | grass pitches | 374 yd |
| Lunsford Primary School SWALLOW ROAD | grass pitches | 469 yd |
| Larkfield Playing Field NEW HYTHE LANE | grass pitches | 469 yd |
| Larkfield Village Hall NEW HYTHE LANE | 523 yd | |
| Larkfield Sports Club NEW HYTHE LANE | grass pitches | 667 yd |
| Larkfield Leisure Centre NEW HYTHE LANE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 771 yd |
| New Road Recreation Ground New Road | grass pitches | 856 yd |
| Ditton C Of E Junior School NEW ROAD | grass pitches | 940 yd |
| K Sports STATION ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 987 yd |
| Bradbourne House (The Stables) BRADBOURNE HOUSE BRADBOURNE HOUSE | 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 | 70.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 169.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.