Catherine Howard Close is in Aylesford and in Tonbridge And Malling district. ME20 7FY is located in the Aylesford South & Ditton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chatham and Aylesford. This postcode has been in use since 2016-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Catherine Howard Close, Aylesford, ME20 7FY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME20 7FT, ME20 7GU, ME20 7FS, ME20 7FR, ME20 7GX, ME20 7FX, ME20 7GZ, ME20 7GY, ME20 7NR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ME20 7FY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.3% | 51.8% | -2.5% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 45.7% | 48.2% | 2.5% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 | 23.9% | 41.3% | 17.4% | 37.9% | 3.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33% | 39.9% | 6.9% | 44.2% | -4.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 5.5% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Divorced | 13.7% | 10.1% | -3.6% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 24.6% | 2.3% | -22.3% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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 (85.1%) 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 | 28.7% | 58.6% | 29.9% | 48.4% | 10.2% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 26.5% | -5.8% | 33.6% | -7.1% |
| Fair health | 24.7% | 10.3% | -14.4% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 11.3% | 3.6% | -7.7% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 1% | -2.0% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 45.6% | 17.8% | -27.8% | 18.2% | -0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 9.1% | -7.4% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.9% | 15.5% | 4.6% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 3.2% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7% | 17.4% | 10.4% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.2% | 35.6% | 25.4% | 33.8% | 1.8% |
| Other | 6.3% | 1.4% | -4.9% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 96.6% | 87.1% | -9.5% | 81.4% | 5.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 87.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.6% | 87.4% | -6.2% | 83.2% | 4.2% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 5% | 3.2% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 3% | 4% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93% | 87.4% | -5.6% | 83.2% | 4.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 8.3% | 7.1% | 9.8% | -1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 3.3% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.6% | 1% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.3% | 76.7% | -0.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 16.8% | 13.5% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.3% | 37.2% | 15.1% |
| Christian | 40.7% | 46.2% | -5.5% |
| Muslim | 3.3% | 6.5% | -3.2% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Catherine Howard Close was 121.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.8% higher than the Aylesford North & North Downs average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Catherine Howard Close has the 12th highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Aylesford North & North Downs and the 56th highest crime rate of 404 local areas in Tonbridge and Malling .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 68.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 64.5%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Catherine Howard Close, Aylesford, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2021-04-08 | £515,802 |
| 6 Catherine Howard Close, Aylesford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2021-02-26 | £427,826 |
| 3 Catherine Howard Close, Aylesford, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2020-11-27 | £500,458 |
| 9 Catherine Howard Close, Aylesford, Kent Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £368,995 | 2017-09-22 | £471,705 |
| 4 Catherine Howard Close, Aylesford, Kent Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £378,995 | 2017-08-10 | £486,999 |
ME20 7FY 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 | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Invicta Primary School At Aylesford Teapot Lane , ME20 7JU | 3out of 4 | 905 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School Mount Pleasant , ME20 7BE | 3out of 4 | 927 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ditton Infant School Pear Tree Avenue , Ditton ME20 6EB | 4out of 4 | 1,660 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Allington Primary School Hildenborough Crescent , London Road ME16 0PG | 4out of 4 | 1,797 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ditton Church of England Junior School New Road , Ditton ME20 6AE | 3out of 4 | 1,874 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,023 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Maplesden Noakes School Buckland Road , ME16 0TJ | 3out of 4 | 3,196 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Simon Stock Catholic School Oakwood Park , ME16 0JP | 3out of 4 | 3,279 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maidstone Grammar School for Girls Buckland Road , ME16 0SF | 4out of 4 | 3,359 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Malling School Beech Road , East Malling ME19 6DH | 2out of 4 | 3,432 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 3,555 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bower Grove School Fant Lane , ME16 8NL | 3out of 4 | 3,803 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| MEPA Academy Limited 29 Earl Street , ME14 1PF | - not rated | 4,297 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grow 19 LTD Wolfe Building , Malling Road ME6 5HS | - not rated | 4,430 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| OneSchool Global UK - Maidstone Campus Heath Road , Linton ME17 4HT | - not rated | 4,650 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base Camp With Sweet Sensations | The Doctors House, Hall Road | 370 yd | |
| Costa Ltd | Unit 3, South Aylesford Retail Park | 744 yd | |
| McDonald's Restaurants Ltd | Unit 3, 2 Hermitage Lane | 814 yd | |
| Village Pantry | 2 - 4 Forstal Road, Aylesford | 889 yd | |
| Aylesford Football Club | Clive Evenden Pavillion, Forstal Road | 889 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aylesford RFC | Aylesford Rugby Club, Ferryfield, Hall Road | 347 yd | |
| St Peter \& St Paul's Community Hub | Brassey Community Centre, Station Road | 693 yd | |
| The Little Gem | 19 High Street, Aylesford | 862 yd | |
| The Chequers Inn | The Chequers, 61 - 63 High Street | 873 yd | |
| Fields At Aylesford | Poppy Fields, St Laurence Avenue | 971 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melad Tandoori | Aylesford Rail Station, Station Road | 674 yd | |
| Wings And Fins | 3 Premier Parade, Aylesford | 905 yd | |
| Oriental Chef | 6 Premier Parade, Aylesford | 905 yd | |
| Sushi Gourmet Larkfield | Sainsburys, Mills Road | 1,046 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks And Spencer | Unit 5, South Aylesford Retail Park | 770 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Unit 3, 2 Hermitage Lane | 814 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys, Mills Road | 1,046 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aylesford Bulls Rfc FERRYFIELD FERRYFIELD HALL ROAD | grass pitches | 344 yd |
| Ferryfield Recreation Ground MEDWAY COURT | grass pitches | 462 yd |
| Ministry Of Muscle (Closed) Unit 7 Unit 7 Station Road | health and fitness suite | 745 yd |
| Aylesford Recreation Ground FORSTAL ROAD | grass pitches | 965 yd |
| Evolution Strength And Fitness UNIT 6 UNIT 6 MILLS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 997 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 | 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 206.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.