Pratling Street is in Aylesford and in Tonbridge And Malling district. ME20 7DG is located in the Aylesford North & North Downs electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chatham and Aylesford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Pratling Street, Aylesford, ME20 7DG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ME20 7DG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.1% | 50.9% | 1.8% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 50.9% | 49.1% | -1.8% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 7DG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.9% 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 | 27.7% | 28.2% | 0.5% | 37.9% | -9.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.5% | 51.9% | -4.6% | 44.2% | 7.7% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 11.5% | 4.1% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 7% | 0.3% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
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 | 45.5% | 41.7% | -3.8% | 48.4% | -6.7% |
| Good health | 37.7% | 34.8% | -2.9% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 19% | 7.3% | 12.7% | 6.3% |
| Bad health | 3% | 3.3% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 26.3% | 18.5% | -7.8% | 18.2% | 0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 11.5% | -2.9% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 15.4% | -2.5% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 5.6% | 1.0% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 14.7% | 4.9% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.5% | 32.2% | 8.7% | 33.8% | -1.6% |
| Other | 3.5% | 2.1% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.8% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 97.9% | 95.8% | -2.1% | 81.4% | 14.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 94% 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% | 94% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.1% | 94.3% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 4.5% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.1% | 76.7% | 8.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 14.3% | 13.5% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.8% | 37.2% | 3.6% |
| Christian | 47.9% | 46.2% | 1.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 9.2% | 6.0% | 3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pratling Street was 127.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.3% higher than the Aylesford North & North Downs average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pratling Street has the 10th highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Aylesford North & North Downs and the 49th highest crime rate of 404 local areas in Tonbridge and Malling .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 52.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.5%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 200 Pratling Street, Aylesford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2023-12-08 | £338,945 |
| 204 Pratling Street, Aylesford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2022-11-18 | £347,200 |
| 196 Pratling Street, Aylesford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £296,000 | 2022-05-13 | £304,988 |
| 194 Pratling Street, Aylesford, Kent Other, an established residential building | £7,250 | 2022-03-24 | £7,265 |
| 210 Pratling Street, Aylesford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2021-12-18 | £383,160 |
ME20 7DG 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 7DG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 91 |
| Retired | 79 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School Mount Pleasant , ME20 7BE | 3out of 4 | 1,298 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 | 1,992 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Allington Primary School Hildenborough Crescent , London Road ME16 0PG | 4out of 4 | 2,537 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Invicta Primary School At Aylesford Teapot Lane , ME20 7JU | 3out of 4 | 2,691 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burham Church of England Primary School Bell Lane , Burham ME1 3SY | 3out of 4 | 2,873 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aylesford School Teapot Lane , ME20 7JU | 2out of 4 | 2,810 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Maplesden Noakes School Buckland Road , ME16 0TJ | 3out of 4 | 3,504 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maidstone Grammar School for Girls Buckland Road , ME16 0SF | 4out of 4 | 3,617 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Simon Stock Catholic School Oakwood Park , ME16 0JP | 3out of 4 | 4,278 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine Academy Oakwood Road , ME16 8AE | 3out of 4 | 4,594 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maidstone and Malling Alternative Provision 8 Bower Mount Road , ME16 8AU | 2out of 4 | 4,208 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| MEPA Academy Limited 29 Earl Street , ME14 1PF | - not rated | 4,455 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grow 19 LTD Wolfe Building , Malling Road ME6 5HS | - not rated | 4,894 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bower Grove School Fant Lane , ME16 8NL | 3out of 4 | 5,094 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| OneSchool Global UK - Maidstone Campus Heath Road , Linton ME17 4HT | - not rated | 5,224 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Partners Dining Room And Catering | Waitrose Distribution, Beddow Way | 715 yd | |
| Cobtree Manor Park Cafe | Cobtree Cabin, Cobtree Manor Park | 833 yd | |
| Leigh And Vic Sandwich Bar | 198 Forstal Road, Aylesford | 959 yd | |
| Cobtree Manor Golf Club | Cobtree Manor Golf Course, Chatham Road | 972 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yes Chef Boxes Limited | Unit 6, Aylesford Business Park | 536 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cobtree Manor Park Golf Club CHATHAM ROAD | golf | 972 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 37.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 49.81 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 49.81 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10.67 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.