Eccles Close is in Aylesford and in Tonbridge And Malling district. ME20 7GX 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 2017-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Eccles Close, Aylesford, ME20 7GX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME20 7GU, ME20 7FY, ME20 7FT, ME20 7FX, ME20 7FS, ME20 7GZ, ME20 7FR, ME20 7GY, ME20 7NL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ME20 7GX 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 Eccles Close was 78.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 0.8% lower than the Aylesford North & North Downs average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Eccles Close has the 21st highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Aylesford North & North Downs and the 108th highest crime rate of 401 local areas in Tonbridge and Malling .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boorman House, 16 Eccles Close, Aylesford, Kent Other, a newly built property | £312,000 | 2017-05-26 | £334,963 |
ME20 7GX 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School Mount Pleasant , ME20 7BE | - not rated | 900 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aylesford Primary School Teapot Lane , ME20 7JU | - not rated | 992 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Invicta Primary School At Aylesford Teapot Lane , ME20 7JU | 4out of 4 | 992 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Allington Primary School Hildenborough Crescent , London Road ME16 0PG | 4out of 4 | 1,734 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Allington Primary School Hildenborough Crescent , London Road ME16 0PG | - not rated | 1,734 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aylesford School Teapot Lane , ME20 7JU | - not rated | 1,105 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aylesford School Teapot Lane , ME20 7JU | - not rated | 1,111 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Maplesden Noakes School Buckland Road , ME16 0TJ | - not rated | 3,129 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Maplesden Noakes School Buckland Road , ME16 0TJ | 3out of 4 | 3,129 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Simon Stock Catholic School Oakwood Park , ME16 0JP | - not rated | 3,242 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sports Connect Hall Road , Aylesford Bulls ME20 7DS | - not rated | 288 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadoway Specialist School Castle Vale , Castle Dene ME14 2NH | - not rated | 2,719 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shernold School Hill Place , Queens Avenue ME16 0ER | - not rated | 2,963 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Serenity School Maidstone Springfield House, Sandling Road , ME14 2LP | - not rated | 3,230 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kent Institute of Art & Design Oakwood Park , ME16 8AG | - not rated | 3,452 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | 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 | 334 yd | |
| Costa Ltd | Unit 3, South Aylesford Retail Park | 739 yd | |
| Village Pantry | 2 - 4 Forstal Road, Aylesford | 838 yd | |
| Aylesford Football Club | Clive Evenden Pavillion, Forstal Road | 838 yd | |
| McDonald's Restaurants Ltd | Unit 3, 2 Hermitage Lane | 868 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aylesford RFC | Aylesford Rugby Club, Ferryfield, Hall Road | 286 yd | |
| St Peter \& St Paul's Community Hub | Brassey Community Centre, Station Road | 625 yd | |
| The Little Gem | 19 High Street, Aylesford | 802 yd | |
| The Chequers Inn | The Chequers, 61 - 63 High Street | 806 yd | |
| Aylesford Village Club | 57 Rochester Road, Aylesford | 947 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melad Tandoori | Aylesford Rail Station, Station Road | 603 yd | |
| Wings And Fins | 3 Premier Parade, Aylesford | 844 yd | |
| Oriental Chef | 6 Premier Parade, Aylesford | 844 yd | |
| Sushi Gourmet Larkfield | Sainsburys, Mills Road | 1,077 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks And Spencer | Unit 5, South Aylesford Retail Park | 765 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Unit 3, 2 Hermitage Lane | 868 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys, Mills Road | 1,077 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aylesford Bulls Rfc FERRYFIELD FERRYFIELD HALL ROAD | grass pitches | 284 yd |
| Ferryfield Recreation Ground MEDWAY COURT | grass pitches | 408 yd |
| Ministry Of Muscle (Closed) Unit 7 Unit 7 Station Road | health and fitness suite | 675 yd |
| Aylesford Recreation Ground FORSTAL ROAD | grass pitches | 917 yd |
| Evolution Strength And Fitness UNIT 6 UNIT 6 MILLS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,033 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.