Browning Close is in Larkfield, Aylesford and in Tonbridge And Malling district. ME20 6UF 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 Browning Close, Larkfield, Aylesford, ME20 6UF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME20 6UD, ME20 6UB, ME20 6UE, ME20 6TQ, ME20 6UG, ME20 6UA, ME20 6UQ, ME20 6UW, ME20 6UT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ME20 6UF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.7% 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 | 51.5% | 54.7% | 3.2% | 51.0% | 3.7% |
| Male | 48.5% | 45.3% | -3.2% | 49.0% | -3.7% |
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 | 36.4% | 34.5% | -1.9% | 37.9% | -3.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.3% | 48.9% | 3.6% | 44.2% | 4.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.3% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 9.4% | -1.9% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 4.9% | 0.4% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.7%) 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 | 56% | 52% | -4.0% | 48.4% | 3.6% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 33.7% | 2.4% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 11.4% | -0.3% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 9.7% | 10.5% | 0.8% | 18.2% | -7.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.2% | 11.8% | -6.4% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 24.3% | 19.5% | -4.8% | 13.4% | 6.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 4.5% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.4% | 21.4% | 4.0% | 16.9% | 4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.7% | 30% | 5.3% | 33.8% | -3.8% |
| Other | 2.8% | 2.3% | -0.5% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 97.1% | 97.5% | 0.4% | 81.4% | 16.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 93.5% 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 | 96.1% | 93.5% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.1% | 93.5% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.4% | 76.7% | 11.7% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 8.3% | 13.5% | -5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.6% | 37.2% | 10.4% |
| Christian | 44.7% | 46.2% | -1.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Browning Close was 11.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.4% lower than the Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Browning Close has the 11th lowest crime rate of 74 local areas in Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh and the 48th lowest crime rate of 404 local areas in Tonbridge and Malling .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Browning Close, Aylesford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2022-04-11 | £355,406 |
| 2 Browning Close, Aylesford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £267,000 | 2020-08-07 | £306,567 |
| 1 Browning Close, Aylesford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2017-12-08 | £465,654 |
| 8 Browning Close, Aylesford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2016-11-28 | £317,010 |
| 1 Browning Close, Aylesford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2015-08-07 | £462,808 |
ME20 6UF 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 | 94 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 941 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfield Junior School Brookfield Junior School , Swallow Road ME20 6PY | 3out of 4 | 996 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 |
| Leybourne, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy Rectory Lane North , Leybourne ME19 5HD | 4out of 4 | 1,218 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Katherine's School & Nursery St. Katherines Lane , ME6 5EJ | - not rated | 1,843 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 1,639 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holmesdale School Malling Road , ME6 5HS | - not rated | 1,684 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Malling School Beech Road , East Malling ME19 6DH | 2out of 4 | 2,399 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aylesford School Teapot Lane , ME20 7JU | 2out of 4 | 2,677 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 | 1,684 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 | 2,315 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | 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 | 428 yd | |
| Refuel | Larkfield Leisure Centre, New Hythe Lane | 531 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larkfield And New Hythe Sports And Social Club | 251 New Hythe Lane, Larkfield | 522 yd | |
| Bricklayers Arms | 440 New Hythe Lane, Larkfield | 927 yd | |
| Castle Lake Brewers Fayre | Castle Lake, Castle Way | 987 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly's Market | Tesco, Leybourne Way | 428 yd | |
| Spice House | Bricklayers Arms, 440 New Hythe Lane | 927 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Inc Filling Station | Tesco, Leybourne Way | 428 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Larkfield Sports Club NEW HYTHE LANE | grass pitches | 476 yd |
| Larkfield Leisure Centre NEW HYTHE LANE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 531 yd |
| Larkfield Village Hall NEW HYTHE LANE | 656 yd | |
| Larkfield Playing Field NEW HYTHE LANE | grass pitches | 667 yd |
| Lunsford Primary School SWALLOW ROAD | grass pitches | 872 yd |
| Brookfield Junior School SWALLOW ROAD | grass pitches | 894 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 76.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 122.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.