New Hythe Lane is in Larkfield, Aylesford and in Tonbridge And Malling district. ME20 6RZ 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 New Hythe Lane, Larkfield, Aylesford, ME20 6RZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME20 6RY, ME20 6QY, ME20 6RR, ME20 6RS, ME20 6RT, ME20 7GE, ME20 7GF, ME20 6RL, ME20 6RP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ME20 6RZ has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 49.8% | 50% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 50.2% | 50% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 | 31.4% | 41.8% | 10.4% | 37.9% | 3.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.3% | 38.5% | -15.8% | 44.2% | -5.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 4% | 4.2% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 11.7% | 5.0% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 3.3% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 (92.1%) 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 | 52.6% | 58.7% | 6.1% | 48.4% | 10.3% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 33.4% | -1.4% | 33.6% | -0.2% |
| Fair health | 10% | 6% | -4.0% | 12.7% | -6.7% |
| Bad health | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 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 | 16.3% | 11.7% | -4.6% | 18.2% | -6.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.8% | 10.8% | -6.0% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 16.3% | 0.0% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 4.6% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.5% | 21.3% | 4.8% | 16.9% | 4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.4% | 33.8% | 7.4% | 33.8% | 0.0% |
| Other | 3.5% | 1.7% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 4.4% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 92% | 89.6% | -2.4% | 81.4% | 8.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 88.1% 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 | 94.6% | 88.1% | -6.5% | 83.2% | 4.9% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 6% | 4.6% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 3.5% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.4% | 88.1% | -6.3% | 83.2% | 4.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 6% | 5.4% | 9.8% | -3.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 1.3% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.5% | 76.7% | 6.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 3.5% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 8.3% | 13.5% | -5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.2% | 37.2% | 17.0% |
| Christian | 37% | 46.2% | -9.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around New Hythe Lane was 109.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 211.0% higher than the Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
New Hythe Lane has the 13th highest crime rate of 74 local areas in Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh and the 67th highest crime rate of 404 local areas in Tonbridge and Malling .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 119.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 344 New Hythe Lane, Aylesford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2024-08-06 | £326,921 |
| 376A New Hythe Lane, Aylesford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £312,500 | 2022-03-23 | £325,397 |
| 350 New Hythe Lane, Aylesford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2021-12-08 | £299,865 |
| 352 New Hythe Lane, Aylesford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2021-05-11 | £280,822 |
| 354 New Hythe Lane, Aylesford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2021-01-18 | £297,835 |
ME20 6RZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 125 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 55 |
| Construction | 35 |
| Education | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 954 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lunsford Primary School Swallow Road , Larkfield ME20 6PY | 3out of 4 | 985 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfield Infant School Swallow Road , Larkfield ME20 6PY | 4out of 4 | 1,047 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ditton Church of England Junior School New Road , Ditton ME20 6AE | 3out of 4 | 1,762 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,794 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Holmesdale School Malling Road , ME6 5HS | 1out of 4 | 1,745 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holmesdale School Malling Road , ME6 5HS | - not rated | 1,797 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aylesford School Teapot Lane , ME20 7JU | 2out of 4 | 2,045 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Malling School Beech Road , East Malling ME19 6DH | 2out of 4 | 2,497 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 1,797 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 | 3,062 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Medway Green School School Lane , Wouldham ME1 3TS | - not rated | 5,319 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Refuel | Larkfield Leisure Centre, New Hythe Lane | 308 yd | |
| Tesco Family Dining Ltd | Tesco, Leybourne Way | 414 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bricklayers Arms | 440 New Hythe Lane, Larkfield | 222 yd | |
| Larkfield And New Hythe Sports And Social Club | 251 New Hythe Lane, Larkfield | 529 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice House | Bricklayers Arms, 440 New Hythe Lane | 222 yd | |
| Kelly's Market | Tesco, Leybourne Way | 414 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Inc Filling Station | Tesco, Leybourne Way | 414 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Larkfield Leisure Centre NEW HYTHE LANE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 305 yd |
| Larkfield Village Hall NEW HYTHE LANE | 486 yd | |
| Larkfield Sports Club NEW HYTHE LANE | grass pitches | 533 yd |
| Larkfield Playing Field NEW HYTHE LANE | grass pitches | 601 yd |
| Brookfield Junior School SWALLOW ROAD | grass pitches | 961 yd |
| Lunsford Primary School SWALLOW ROAD | grass pitches | 1,017 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 | 93.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.1% |
| 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 127.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.