Coleridge Close, Larkfield, Aylesford, ME20 6UA

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ME20 6UA has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% 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	49.5%	48.9%	-0.6%	51.0%	-2.1%
Male	50.5%	51.1%	0.6%	49.0%	2.1%

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 6UA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.8% 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	31.6%	27.8%	-3.8%	37.9%	-10.1%
Married: Opposite sex	53.5%	56.8%	3.3%	44.2%	12.6%
Separated	1.8%	1.8%	0.0%	2.2%	-0.4%
Divorced	9.2%	9.3%	0.1%	9.1%	0.2%
Widowed	3.9%	4.4%	0.5%	6.1%	-1.7%

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 (86%) 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	52.7%	51.4%	-1.3%	48.4%	3.0%
Good health	33.9%	34.6%	0.7%	33.6%	1.0%
Fair health	9.7%	12.9%	3.2%	12.7%	0.2%
Bad health	2.9%	0.7%	-2.2%	4.0%	-3.3%
Very bad health	0.7%	0.4%	-0.3%	1.2%	-0.8%

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	16.7%	13.7%	-3.0%	18.2%	-4.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	17.5%	8%	-9.5%	9.6%	-1.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	20.2%	23%	2.8%	13.4%	9.6%
Apprenticeship	4.4%	8%	3.6%	5.3%	2.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	19.3%	16.4%	-2.9%	16.9%	-0.5%
Degree or Similar	19.3%	28.8%	9.5%	33.8%	-5.0%
Other	2.6%	2.2%	-0.4%	2.8%	-0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95% 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	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	3.1%	-3.1%
Other Asian	0.4%	2.1%	1.7%	1.6%	0.5%
Black Caribbean	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	1.0%	-1.0%
Other Black	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	1.4%	1.1%	-0.3%	0.8%	0.3%
Mixed Other	0.4%	1.1%	0.7%	0.8%	0.3%
White	94.9%	95%	0.1%	81.4%	13.6%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	1.1%	0.4%	-0.7%	0.1%	0.3%
Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95% 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	95.3%	95%	-0.3%	83.2%	11.8%
European Union	1.4%	2.2%	0.8%	6.1%	-3.9%
Africa	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	1.8%	2.5%	0.7%	5.6%	-3.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.7%	0.4%	-0.3%	1.3%	-0.9%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.3%	94.3%	-1.0%	83.2%	11.1%
10+ Years	0%	4.6%	4.6%	9.8%	-5.2%
2-5 Years	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.2%	-1.8%
Less than 2 years	4.7%	0.7%	-4.0%	1.9%	-1.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	90.7%	76.7%	14.0%
Ireland	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Spain	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%
Lithuania	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
No passport held	7.9%	13.5%	-5.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	46.8%	37.2%	9.6%
Christian	51.1%	46.2%	4.9%
Muslim	0.4%	6.5%	-6.1%
Not answered	1.8%	6.0%	-4.2%

Safety

Is Coleridge Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Coleridge Close was 6.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.3% lower than the Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.

Coleridge Close has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 74 local areas in Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh and the 22nd lowest crime rate of 404 local areas in Tonbridge and Malling .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -95.0%.

🔎 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 6UA, 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 - 3/10 (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 - 2/10 (very 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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 4/10 (below average )
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 Coleridge Close are based on 29 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 Coleridge Close, Larkfield, Aylesford, ME20 6UA

Estimated Average Property Prices for ME20 6UA

Average Price
£285,297

Semi-Detached
£305,088

Terraced
£268,333

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Coleridge Close

Average Price
£280,960

Semi-Detached
£305,117

Terraced
£262,286

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£118,548

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Coleridge CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
14 Coleridge Close, Aylesford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£285,000	2025-03-28	£285,288
11 Coleridge Close, Aylesford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building	£255,000	2021-08-27	£282,568
17 Coleridge Close, Aylesford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building	£212,500	2021-04-16	£242,857
21 Coleridge Close, Aylesford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£259,000	2018-11-29	£306,963
21 Coleridge Close, Aylesford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£195,000	2014-12-19	£303,673

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for ME20 6UA

Employment

ME20 6UA 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	77
Retired	63
Part-Time Employee	29
Self-Employed	25
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	10
Student (economically inactive)	9
Looking after home or family	8
Unemployed	5
Other	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	37
Manufacturing	17
Human health and social work activities	16
Education	15
Professional, scientific and technical activities	12
Transport and storage	12
Administrative and support service activities	12
Construction	11
Other	8
Information and communication	5
Financial and insurance activities	4
Real estate activities	4
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Mining and quarrying	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Lunsford Primary School Swallow Road , Larkfield ME20 6PY	3out of 4	999 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Brookfield Junior School Brookfield Junior School , Swallow Road ME20 6PY	3out of 4	1,041 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Brookfield Infant School Swallow Road , Larkfield ME20 6PY	4out of 4	1,101 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	1,362 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Katherine's School & Nursery St. Katherines Lane , ME6 5EJ	- not rated	1,754 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Holmesdale School Malling Road , ME6 5HS	1out of 4	1,539 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Holmesdale School Malling Road , ME6 5HS	- not rated	1,585 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The Malling School Beech Road , East Malling ME19 6DH	2out of 4	2,492 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Aylesford School Teapot Lane , ME20 7JU	2out of 4	2,629 yd	Foundation school	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	1,585 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	2,450 yd	Pupil referral unit	No	Mixed	More About School
Medway Green School School Lane , Wouldham ME1 3TS	- not rated	5,396 yd	Other independent special school	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	Distance
Tesco Family Dining Ltd	Tesco, Leybourne Way	290 yd
Refuel	Larkfield Leisure Centre, New Hythe Lane	469 yd
Memory Cafe	Christ Church, Malling Road	1,070 yd
Open Door Coffee Stop	Christ Church, Malling Road	1,070 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Larkfield And New Hythe Sports And Social Club	251 New Hythe Lane, Larkfield		525 yd
Bricklayers Arms	440 New Hythe Lane, Larkfield		802 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Kelly's Market	Tesco, Leybourne Way		290 yd
Spice House	Bricklayers Arms, 440 New Hythe Lane		802 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco Inc Filling Station	Tesco, Leybourne Way		290 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Larkfield Leisure Centre NEW HYTHE LANE	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	467 yd
Larkfield Sports Club NEW HYTHE LANE	grass pitches	481 yd
Larkfield Village Hall NEW HYTHE LANE		643 yd
Larkfield Playing Field NEW HYTHE LANE	grass pitches	679 yd
Lunsford Primary School SWALLOW ROAD	grass pitches	946 yd
Brookfield Junior School SWALLOW ROAD	grass pitches	954 yd

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	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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	55.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	110.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	15.4 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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