Overview of ME20 6QL

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Martin Square is in Larkfield, Aylesford and in Tonbridge And Malling district. ME20 6QL 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 Martin Square, Larkfield, Aylesford, ME20 6QL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: ME20 6QN, ME20 6QJ, ME20 6QQ, ME20 6PW, ME20 6QG, ME20 6PP, ME20 6PN, ME20 6RD, ME20 6LX.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ME20 6QL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.5% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female50%53.5%3.5% 51.0% 2.5%
Male50%46.5%-3.5% 49.0% -2.5%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single35.3%32.4%-2.9% 37.9% -5.5%
Married: Opposite sex32.5%33.5%1.0% 44.2% -10.7%
Civil partnership: Same sex0%0.6%0.6% 0.1% 0.5%
Separated5.1%3.5%-1.6% 2.2% 1.3%
Divorced13.7%15.9%2.2% 9.1% 6.8%
Widowed13.3%14.1%0.8% 6.1% 8.0%

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health44.8%38.6%-6.2% 48.4% -9.8%
Good health38.6%37.2%-1.4% 33.6% 3.6%
Fair health14.9%15.2%0.3% 12.7% 2.5%
Bad health1%6.1%5.1% 4.0% 2.1%
Very bad health0.6%2.9%2.3% 1.2% 1.7%

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.

In the area around ME20 6QL this area, 28.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 19.9%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications23.1%28.4%5.3% 18.2% 10.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 14.9%18.4%3.5% 9.6% 8.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels18.4%12.6%-5.8% 13.4% -0.8%
Apprenticeship3.1%6.4%3.3% 5.3% 1.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels11.4%10.8%-0.6% 16.9% -6.1%
Degree or Similar21.2%19.9%-1.3% 33.8% -13.9%
Other7.8%3.5%-4.3% 2.8% 0.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.4% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi0%0.2%0.2% 1.1% -0.9%
Chinese0.3%0%-0.3% 0.7% -0.7%
Indian3.2%0.7%-2.5% 3.1% -2.4%
Other Asian0.3%1.7%1.4% 1.6% 0.1%
Black African0.3%0.7%0.4% 2.5% -1.8%
Other Black1%0.2%-0.8% 0.5% -0.3%
Mixed White and African1%1%0.0% 0.4% 0.6%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.6%0%-0.6% 0.9% -0.9%
Mixed Other0.3%0.5%0.2% 0.8% -0.3%
White91.9%93.4%1.5% 81.4% 12.0%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller0.6%0%-0.6% 0.1% -0.1%
Arab0%0.7%0.7% 0.6% 0.1%
Other0.3%0.7%0.4% 1.6% -0.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 88% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom90.6%88%-2.6% 83.2% 4.8%
European Union4.2%4.9%0.7% 6.1% -1.2%
Rest of Europe0%2.5%2.5% 0.8% 1.7%
Africa1.3%1.5%0.2% 2.7% -1.2%
Middle East and Asia3.6%2.5%-1.1% 5.6% -3.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean0%0.2%0.2% 1.3% -1.1%
Oceania0%0.5%0.5% 0.3% 0.2%
British Overseas0.3%0%-0.3% 0.0% 0.0%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK90.6%87.5%-3.1% 83.2% 4.3%
10+ Years2.3%5.6%3.3% 9.8% -4.2%
5-10 Years1%1.2%0.2% 2.9% -1.7%
2-5 Years2.9%1.7%-1.2% 2.2% -0.5%
Less than 2 years3.2%3.9%0.7% 1.9% 2.0%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom73.5% 76.7% -3.2%
Romania3.4% 0.9% 2.5%
Other EU countries1.7% 1.5% 0.2%
Turkey0.5% 0.1% 0.4%
Other Europe0.2% 0.2% 0.0%
South and Eastern Africa0.7% 0.2% 0.5%
Eastern Asia0.2% 0.3% -0.1%
Southern Asia0.5% 1.2% -0.7%
Oceania0.5% 0.1% 0.4%
No passport held18.7% 13.5% 5.2%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion42.3% 37.2% 5.1%
Christian51.3% 46.2% 5.1%
Hindu1.2% 1.7% -0.5%
Muslim1.7% 6.5% -4.8%
Other religion0.2% 0.6% -0.4%
Not answered3.2% 6.0% -2.8%

Safety

Is Martin Square Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Martin Square was 287.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 716.0% higher than the Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Martin Square has the highest crime rate of 74 local areas in Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh and the 11th highest crime rate of 404 local areas in Tonbridge and Malling .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 114.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.9%.



🔎 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 6QL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Martin Square are based on 26 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 Martin Square, Larkfield, Aylesford, ME20 6QL

Estimated Average Property Prices for ME20 6QL

Average Price
£166,144
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£166,144
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Martin Square

Average Price
£236,379
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£343,312
Detached
£393,381
Flats/Maisonettes
£160,317
Other
£523,756

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Martin SquareStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
19 Martin Square, Aylesford, Kent
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£170,0002023-05-24 £169,825
19 Martin Square, Aylesford, Kent
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£112,5002004-07-28 £191,923
19 Martin Square, Aylesford, Kent
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£87,0002003-08-22 £163,378
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for ME20 6QL

Employment

ME20 6QL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 6QL 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

Retired102
Full-Time Employee100
Part-Time Employee43
Self-Employed30
Long-Term Sick or disabled20
Looking after home or family16
Student (economically inactive)11
Unemployed10
Other7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)1

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities33
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles32
Accommodation and food service activities17
Construction16
Manufacturing13
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security12
Administrative and support service activities10
Transport and storage9
Education8
Other7
Professional, scientific and technical activities6
Information and communication5
Financial and insurance activities3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities3
Real estate activities2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing1

Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Brookfield Infant School
Swallow Road , Larkfield ME20 6PY
4out of 4 129 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Brookfield Junior School
Brookfield Junior School , Swallow Road ME20 6PY
3out of 4 217 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Lunsford Primary School
Swallow Road , Larkfield ME20 6PY
3out of 4 223 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
St James the Great Academy
Chapman Way , ME19 6SD
3out of 4 1,021 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Leybourne, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy
Rectory Lane North , Leybourne ME19 5HD
4out of 4 1,121 yd Academy converter No 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 1,331 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Aylesford School
Teapot Lane , ME20 7JU
2out of 4 1,967 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
The Holmesdale School
Malling Road , ME6 5HS
1out of 4 2,742 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
The Holmesdale School
Malling Road , ME6 5HS
- not rated 2,791 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 2,640 yd Pupil referral unit No Mixed More About School
Grow 19 LTD
Wolfe Building , Malling Road ME6 5HS
- not rated 2,791 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 Food hygiene rating Distance
Cafe Plaza17 Martin Square, Larkfield6 yd
Wealden Hall773 London Road, Larkfield339 yd
Alim-Et751 - 757 London Road, Larkfield339 yd
Papa Johns Pizza716 London Road, Larkfield384 yd
Subway708 - 710 London Road, Larkfield388 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Monks Head44 New Hythe Lane, Larkfield165 yd
Larkfield And New Hythe Sports And Social Club251 New Hythe Lane, Larkfield743 yd
Olympia Boxing CICSt James The Great Academy, Chapman Way952 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Best Wok25 Martin Square, Larkfield6 yd
Traditional Fresh Fry52 Martin Square, Larkfield60 yd
Larkfield Kebab \& Pizza48 Martin Square, Larkfield60 yd
Larkfield Tandoori40 Martin Square, Larkfield60 yd
Seasons Garden790 London Road, Larkfield208 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Morrison SupermarketMorrisons Supermarket, New Hythe Lane115 yd
TescoEsso Service Station, London Road210 yd
Lidl675 London Road, Ditton551 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Brookfield Junior School
SWALLOW ROAD
grass pitches269 yd
Lunsford Primary School
SWALLOW ROAD
grass pitches302 yd
Larkfield Playing Field
NEW HYTHE LANE
grass pitches603 yd
Larkfield Village Hall
NEW HYTHE LANE
704 yd
Larkfield Sports Club
NEW HYTHE LANE
grass pitches775 yd
Bradbourne House (The Stables)
BRADBOURNE HOUSE BRADBOURNE HOUSE
grass pitches853 yd
Larkfield Leisure Centre
NEW HYTHE LANE
health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool955 yd
New Road Recreation Ground
New Road
grass pitches1,066 yd
Ditton C Of E Junior School
NEW ROAD
grass pitches1,083 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

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 84.6%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 84.6%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 84.6%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

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