Sheldon Way, Larkfield, Aylesford, ME20 6SE

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ME20 6SE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	49.8%	50.3%	0.5%	51.0%	-0.7%
Male	50.2%	49.7%	-0.5%	49.0%	0.7%

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 6SE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64.8% 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	31.4%	20.8%	-10.6%	37.9%	-17.1%
Married: Opposite sex	54.3%	64.8%	10.5%	44.2%	20.6%
Separated	4%	2.4%	-1.6%	2.2%	0.2%
Divorced	6.7%	6%	-0.7%	9.1%	-3.1%
Widowed	3.7%	6%	2.3%	6.1%	-0.1%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89%) 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%	55.7%	3.1%	48.4%	7.3%
Good health	34.8%	33.3%	-1.5%	33.6%	-0.3%
Fair health	10%	8%	-2.0%	12.7%	-4.7%
Bad health	2%	2.1%	0.1%	4.0%	-1.9%
Very bad health	0.6%	0.9%	0.3%	1.2%	-0.3%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	16.3%	11.4%	-4.9%	18.2%	-6.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.8%	10.2%	-6.6%	9.6%	0.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.3%	13.4%	-2.9%	13.4%	0.0%
Apprenticeship	4.2%	11%	6.8%	5.3%	5.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	16.5%	18.5%	2.0%	16.9%	1.6%
Degree or Similar	26.4%	33.1%	6.7%	33.8%	-0.7%
Other	3.5%	2.4%	-1.1%	2.8%	-0.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.3% 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)
Bangladeshi	0.8%	0.3%	-0.5%	1.1%	-0.8%
Chinese	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	0.6%	1.2%	0.6%	3.1%	-1.9%
Other Asian	1%	1.8%	0.8%	1.6%	0.2%
Black African	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	2.5%	-2.5%
Black Caribbean	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	1.8%	1.4%	0.8%	1.0%
Mixed White and African	0.2%	0.3%	0.1%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.4%	0.6%	-0.8%	0.9%	-0.3%
Mixed Other	0.8%	0.3%	-0.5%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	92%	93.3%	1.3%	81.4%	11.9%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.1%	-0.1%
Roma	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Arab	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.6%	-0.6%
Other	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.3% 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	94.6%	93.3%	-1.3%	83.2%	10.1%
European Union	1.4%	2.7%	1.3%	6.1%	-3.4%
Rest of Europe	0%	1.5%	1.5%	0.8%	0.7%
Africa	1.8%	0.3%	-1.5%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	1.6%	2.1%	0.5%	5.6%	-3.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.4%	93.3%	-1.1%	83.2%	10.1%
10+ Years	0.6%	4.3%	3.7%	9.8%	-5.5%
5-10 Years	0.6%	1.8%	1.2%	2.9%	-1.1%
2-5 Years	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%	2.2%	-1.6%
Less than 2 years	3.8%	0%	-3.8%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	88.1%	76.7%	11.4%
Ireland	1.8%	0.6%	1.2%
Italy	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Spain	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Romania	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%
No passport held	8.5%	13.5%	-5.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	26.8%	37.2%	-10.4%
Christian	61.3%	46.2%	15.1%
Buddhist	1.5%	0.5%	1.0%
Hindu	1.2%	1.7%	-0.5%
Not answered	9.1%	6.0%	3.1%

Safety

Is Sheldon Way Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sheldon Way was 171.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 387.3% higher than the Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Sheldon Way has the 3rd highest crime rate of 74 local areas in Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh and the 30th highest crime rate of 404 local areas in Tonbridge and Malling .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 23.9%.

🔎 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 6SE, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 2/10 (very 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 - 5/10 (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 - 6/10 (average )
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) - 3/10 (low )
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) - 3/10 (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 Sheldon Way are based on 7 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 Sheldon Way, Larkfield, Aylesford, ME20 6SE

Estimated Average Property Prices for ME20 6SE

Average Price
£2,536,952

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£2,536,952

Estimated Average Property Prices for Sheldon Way

Average Price
£2,213,941

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£379,112

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£2,519,746

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Sheldon WayStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Unit 2 Sheldon Way, Aylesford, Kent Other, an established residential building	£2,800,000	2024-02-12	£3,007,982
Unit 2 Sheldon Way, Aylesford, Kent Other, an established residential building	£1,975,000	2020-10-26	£2,152,728
Unit 1 Sheldon Way, Aylesford, Kent Other, an established residential building	£2,700,000	2020-07-17	£2,949,605
Unit F1 Sheldon Way, Aylesford, Kent Other, an established residential building	£3,800,000	2019-11-21	£4,174,830
Atix Ltd, 8 Sheldon Way, Aylesford, Kent Other, an established residential building	£1,100,000	2018-11-16	£1,186,971

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for ME20 6SE

Employment

ME20 6SE area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.

ME20 6SE 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	88
Retired	62
Self-Employed	35
Part-Time Employee	34
Looking after home or family	11
Student (economically inactive)	8
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Unemployed	4
Other	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

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

Schools

Primary

	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	612 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Lunsford Primary School Swallow Road , Larkfield ME20 6PY	3out of 4	667 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Brookfield Infant School Swallow Road , Larkfield ME20 6PY	4out of 4	707 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ditton Church of England Junior School New Road , Ditton ME20 6AE	3out of 4	1,423 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ditton Infant School Pear Tree Avenue , Ditton ME20 6EB	4out of 4	1,589 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Aylesford School Teapot Lane , ME20 7JU	2out of 4	1,821 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Holmesdale School Malling Road , ME6 5HS	1out of 4	2,105 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Malling School Beech Road , East Malling ME19 6DH	2out of 4	2,135 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Holmesdale School Malling Road , ME6 5HS	- not rated	2,157 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Grow 19 LTD Wolfe Building , Malling Road ME6 5HS	- not rated	2,157 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	3,007 yd	Pupil referral unit	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Refuel	Larkfield Leisure Centre, New Hythe Lane	343 yd
Tesco Family Dining Ltd	Tesco, Leybourne Way	668 yd
Cafe Plaza	17 Martin Square, Larkfield	820 yd
Subway	708 - 710 London Road, Larkfield	835 yd
A And D Fisheries	630 - 632 London Road, Ditton	843 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Larkfield And New Hythe Sports And Social Club	251 New Hythe Lane, Larkfield	390 yd
Bricklayers Arms	440 New Hythe Lane, Larkfield	569 yd
Monks Head	44 New Hythe Lane, Larkfield	804 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Spice House	Bricklayers Arms, 440 New Hythe Lane	569 yd
Kelly's Market	Tesco, Leybourne Way	668 yd
Best Wok	25 Martin Square, Larkfield	820 yd
Traditional Fresh Fry	52 Martin Square, Larkfield	831 yd
Larkfield Kebab \& Pizza	48 Martin Square, Larkfield	831 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco Inc Filling Station	Tesco, Leybourne Way	668 yd
Morrison Supermarket	Morrisons Supermarket, New Hythe Lane	796 yd
Lidl	675 London Road, Ditton	873 yd
Tesco	Esso Service Station, London Road	1,024 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Larkfield Village Hall NEW HYTHE LANE		261 yd
Larkfield Leisure Centre NEW HYTHE LANE	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	345 yd
Larkfield Playing Field NEW HYTHE LANE	grass pitches	353 yd
Larkfield Sports Club NEW HYTHE LANE	grass pitches	426 yd
Brookfield Junior School SWALLOW ROAD	grass pitches	655 yd
Lunsford Primary School SWALLOW ROAD	grass pitches	731 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	62.5%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	62.5%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	62.5%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	50.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	37.5%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	37.5%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	37.5%

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