Chesterton Road is in Larkfield, Aylesford and in Tonbridge And Malling district. ME20 6UD is located in the Larkfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chatham and Aylesford. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Chesterton Road, Larkfield, Aylesford, ME20 6UD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME20 6UE, ME20 6UF, ME20 6UB, ME20 6UQ, ME20 6UG, ME20 6UA, ME20 6TQ, ME20 6UW, ME20 6TX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ME20 6UD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.9% 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 52.9% | 2.5% | 51.0% | 1.9% |
| Male | 49.6% | 47.1% | -2.5% | 49.0% | -1.9% |
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 | 31.9% | 39.3% | 7.4% | 37.9% | 1.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.2% | 36.9% | -6.3% | 44.2% | -7.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 3.9% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 13.6% | 12.6% | -1.0% | 9.1% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 7.3% | -0.2% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.5% | 49.8% | 9.3% | 48.4% | 1.4% |
| Good health | 40.5% | 29% | -11.5% | 33.6% | -4.6% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 12.9% | -1.2% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 5.1% | 1.3% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 3.1% | 2.0% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
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.
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 18.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31% | 23.2% | -7.8% | 18.2% | 5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.6% | 10.6% | -11.0% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 17.9% | 1.5% | 13.4% | 4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 5.8% | 1.6% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 19.3% | 9.0% | 16.9% | 2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.1% | 18.4% | 4.3% | 33.8% | -15.4% |
| Other | 2.3% | 4.8% | 2.5% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| White | 96.9% | 94.5% | -2.4% | 81.4% | 13.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
In this area, 94.1% 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 | 95.8% | 94.1% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.7% | 94.5% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.6% | 1.2% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.5% | 76.7% | 8.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 13.3% | 13.5% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50% | 37.2% | 12.8% |
| Christian | 39.5% | 46.2% | -6.7% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 9% | 6.0% | 3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chesterton Road was 67.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 97.9% higher than the Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Chesterton Road has the 24th highest crime rate of 74 local areas in Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh and the 133rd highest crime rate of 401 local areas in Tonbridge and Malling .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Chesterton Road, Aylesford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2013-09-27 | £201,865 |
ME20 6UD 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 | 79 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Education | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lunsford Primary School Swallow Road , Larkfield ME20 6PY | 3out of 4 | 901 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfield Junior School Brookfield Junior School , Swallow Road ME20 6PY | 3out of 4 | 944 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfield Infant School Swallow Road , Larkfield ME20 6PY | 3out of 4 | 1,003 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leybourne, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Rectory Lane North , Leybourne ME19 5HD | - not rated | 1,298 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,298 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 | - not rated | 1,635 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holmesdale School Malling Road , ME6 5HS | - not rated | 1,682 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Malling School Beech Road , East Malling ME19 6DH | 3out of 4 | 2,395 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aylesford School Teapot Lane , ME20 7JU | - not rated | 2,520 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aylesford School Teapot Lane , ME20 7JU | - not rated | 2,564 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 | 1,682 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rosewood School 40 Teddington Drive , Leybourne ME19 5FF | 3out of 4 | 2,437 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kent Education Health Needs Service Woodview , 40 Teddington Drive ME19 5FF | - not rated | 2,498 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Symbol Academy Woodlands Farm , Paddlesworth Road ME6 5DL | - not rated | 2,616 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sports Connect Hall Road , Aylesford Bulls ME20 7DS | - not rated | 3,527 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Family Dining Ltd | Tesco, Leybourne Way | 412 yd | |
| Refuel | Larkfield Leisure Centre, New Hythe Lane | 551 yd | |
| Memory Cafe | Christ Church, Malling Road | 1,092 yd | |
| Open Door Coffee Stop | Christ Church, Malling Road | 1,092 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larkfield And New Hythe Sports And Social Club | 251 New Hythe Lane, Larkfield | 560 yd | |
| Bricklayers Arms | 440 New Hythe Lane, Larkfield | 921 yd | |
| Castle Lake Brewers Fayre | Castle Lake, Castle Way | 1,008 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly's Market | Tesco, Leybourne Way | 412 yd | |
| Spice House | Bricklayers Arms, 440 New Hythe Lane | 921 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Inc Filling Station | Tesco, Leybourne Way | 412 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Larkfield Sports Club NEW HYTHE LANE | grass pitches | 515 yd |
| Larkfield Leisure Centre NEW HYTHE LANE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 550 yd |
| Larkfield Village Hall NEW HYTHE LANE | 691 yd | |
| Larkfield Playing Field NEW HYTHE LANE | grass pitches | 708 yd |
| Lunsford Primary School SWALLOW ROAD | grass pitches | 924 yd |
| Brookfield Junior School SWALLOW ROAD | grass pitches | 944 yd |
| Oast Park Golf Club (Closed) Sandhole | golf | 1,086 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 | 64.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 64.3% |
| 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 | 63.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 74.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 29.95 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.