Vicarage Close, Aylesford, ME20 7BB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ME20 7BB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.5% 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	51.4%	53.5%	2.1%	51.0%	2.5%
Male	48.6%	46.5%	-2.1%	49.0%	-2.5%

Partnership Status

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	28.7%	33.8%	5.1%	37.9%	-4.1%
Married: Opposite sex	40.2%	31.3%	-8.9%	44.2%	-12.9%
Separated	2.4%	3.5%	1.1%	2.2%	1.3%
Divorced	18.2%	18.2%	0.0%	9.1%	9.1%
Widowed	10.5%	13.1%	2.6%	6.1%	7.0%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	43%	45.4%	2.4%	48.4%	-3.0%
Good health	37.8%	32.2%	-5.6%	33.6%	-1.4%
Fair health	16.1%	17.2%	1.1%	12.7%	4.5%
Bad health	2.8%	4%	1.2%	4.0%	0.0%
Very bad health	0.4%	1.3%	0.9%	1.2%	0.1%

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	23.4%	21.7%	-1.7%	18.2%	3.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12%	12.6%	0.6%	9.6%	3.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.8%	16.2%	0.4%	13.4%	2.8%
Apprenticeship	2.9%	5.1%	2.2%	5.3%	-0.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.5%	17.2%	6.7%	16.9%	0.3%
Degree or Similar	31.6%	24.2%	-7.4%	33.8%	-9.6%
Other	3.8%	3%	-0.8%	2.8%	0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.7% 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	2%	0%	-2.0%	1.1%	-1.1%
Chinese	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.7%	0.2%
Indian	0.4%	3.5%	3.1%	3.1%	0.4%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.0%	-0.6%
Mixed White and Asian	0.8%	0.4%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Mixed White and African	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed Other	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	95.2%	94.7%	-0.5%	81.4%	13.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 90.8% 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	91.2%	90.8%	-0.4%	83.2%	7.6%
European Union	3.2%	0.4%	-2.8%	6.1%	-5.7%
Africa	4.4%	3.9%	-0.5%	2.7%	1.2%
Middle East and Asia	1.2%	3.9%	2.7%	5.6%	-1.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%
British Overseas	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	90%	91.2%	1.2%	83.2%	8.0%
10+ Years	0.8%	6.2%	5.4%	9.8%	-3.6%
5-10 Years	1.2%	0.4%	-0.8%	2.9%	-2.5%
2-5 Years	0.8%	1.8%	1.0%	2.2%	-0.4%
Less than 2 years	7.2%	0.4%	-6.8%	1.9%	-1.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	82.9%	76.7%	6.2%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Italy	1.3%	0.6%	0.7%
Eastern Asia	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Southern Asia	2.2%	1.2%	1.0%
No passport held	12.7%	13.5%	-0.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	39.5%	37.2%	2.3%
Christian	54.8%	46.2%	8.6%
Hindu	1.3%	1.7%	-0.4%
Jewish	0.9%	0.5%	0.4%
Not answered	3.5%	6.0%	-2.5%

Safety

Is Vicarage Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Vicarage Close was 56.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.5% lower than the Aylesford North & North Downs average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.

Vicarage Close has the 30th highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Aylesford North & North Downs and the 161st highest crime rate of 401 local areas in Tonbridge and Malling .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£52,000

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in ME20 7BB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 10/10 (very 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 - 5/10 (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) - 5/10 (average )
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 Vicarage Close are based on 9 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 Vicarage Close, Aylesford, ME20 7BB

Estimated Average Property Prices for ME20 7BB

Average Price
£533,058

Semi-Detached
£504,233

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£554,676

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Vicarage Close

Average Price
£532,885

Semi-Detached
£502,685

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£547,984

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Vicarage CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
5 Vicarage Close, Aylesford, Kent Detached, an established residential building	£470,000	2023-11-13	£473,474
2 Vicarage Close, Aylesford, Kent Detached, an established residential building	£725,000	2022-06-23	£723,483
4 Vicarage Close, Aylesford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£420,000	2021-09-21	£459,640
1 Vicarage Close, Aylesford, Kent Detached, an established residential building	£430,000	2021-03-23	£483,180
2 Vicarage Close, Aylesford, Kent Detached, an established residential building	£430,000	2018-07-20	£502,105

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for ME20 7BB

Employment

ME20 7BB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in ME20 7BB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	69
Retired	63
Self-Employed	21
Part-Time Employee	17
Looking after home or family	11
Student (economically inactive)	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Other	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	25
Professional, scientific and technical activities	16
Education	13
Manufacturing	12
Human health and social work activities	10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Other	10
Construction	10
Administrative and support service activities	6
Information and communication	5
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	4
Transport and storage	2
Financial and insurance activities	2
Mining and quarrying	1
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Peter's Church of England Primary School Mount Pleasant , ME20 7BE	- not rated	89 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Aylesford Primary School Teapot Lane , ME20 7JU	- not rated	1,375 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Valley Invicta Primary School At Aylesford Teapot Lane , ME20 7JU	4out of 4	1,375 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
St Mark's Church of England Primary School, Eccles Eccles Row , Eccles ME20 7HS	- not rated	1,897 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Mark's Church of England Primary School, Eccles Eccles Row , Eccles ME20 7HS	3out of 4	1,897 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Aylesford School Teapot Lane , ME20 7JU	- not rated	1,410 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Aylesford School Teapot Lane , ME20 7JU	- not rated	1,488 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Maplesden Noakes School Buckland Road , ME16 0TJ	- not rated	3,713 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Maplesden Noakes School Buckland Road , ME16 0TJ	3out of 4	3,713 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Maidstone Grammar School for Girls Buckland Road , ME16 0SF	4out of 4	3,863 yd	Foundation school	No	Girls	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Sports Connect Hall Road , Aylesford Bulls ME20 7DS	- not rated	653 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Meadoway Specialist School Castle Vale , Castle Dene ME14 2NH	- not rated	2,856 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Serenity School Maidstone Springfield House, Sandling Road , ME14 2LP	- not rated	3,657 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Shernold School Hill Place , Queens Avenue ME16 0ER	- not rated	3,667 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Grow 19 LTD Wolfe Building , Malling Road ME6 5HS	- not rated	3,975 yd	Special post 16 institution	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
The Bush	The Bush Inn, 17 Rochester Road	219 yd
Village Pantry	2 - 4 Forstal Road, Aylesford	237 yd
Aylesford Football Club	Clive Evenden Pavillion, Forstal Road	237 yd
Tea Rooms	The Friars Tea Rooms, Aylesford Priory	751 yd
Aylesford Priory	The Friars, High Street	751 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Little Gem	19 High Street, Aylesford	145 yd
The Chequers Inn	The Chequers, 61 - 63 High Street	161 yd
Aylesford Village Club	57 Rochester Road, Aylesford	219 yd
St Peter \& St Paul's Community Hub	Brassey Community Centre, Station Road	324 yd
Aylesford RFC	Aylesford Rugby Club, Ferryfield, Hall Road	654 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Melad Tandoori	Aylesford Rail Station, Station Road		369 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Aylesford Recreation Ground FORSTAL ROAD	grass pitches	264 yd
Ministry Of Muscle (Closed) Unit 7 Unit 7 Station Road	health and fitness suite	296 yd
Ferryfield Recreation Ground MEDWAY COURT	grass pitches	545 yd
Aylesford Bulls Rfc FERRYFIELD FERRYFIELD HALL ROAD	grass pitches	657 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	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

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	55.4 Mbit/s
Average download speed	57.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	72.63 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	72.63 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	10.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	15.74 Mbit/s

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