ME20 7NL is in Royal British Legion Village, Aylesford and Tonbridge And Malling district. ME20 7NL 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 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Royal British Legion Village, Aylesford, ME20 7NL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME20 7QZ, ME20 7GU, ME20 7GX, ME20 7FX, ME20 7RE, ME20 7GZ, ME20 7FY, ME20 7NR, ME20 7FJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ME20 7NL 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 ME20 7NL was 75.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.6% lower than the Aylesford North & North Downs average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
ME20 7NL has the 20th highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Aylesford North & North Downs and the 111th highest crime rate of 401 local areas in Tonbridge and Malling .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Transport Building, Aylesford, Kent Other, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2014-02-07 | £182,400 |
ME20 7NL 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aylesford Primary School Teapot Lane , ME20 7JU | - not rated | 800 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Invicta Primary School At Aylesford Teapot Lane , ME20 7JU | 4out of 4 | 800 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School Mount Pleasant , ME20 7BE | - not rated | 900 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ditton Infant School Pear Tree Avenue , Ditton ME20 6EB | 3out of 4 | 1,572 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ditton Church of England Junior School New Road , Ditton ME20 6AE | - not rated | 1,782 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 | - not rated | 910 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aylesford School Teapot Lane , ME20 7JU | - not rated | 920 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Maplesden Noakes School Buckland Road , ME16 0TJ | - not rated | 3,315 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Maplesden Noakes School Buckland Road , ME16 0TJ | 3out of 4 | 3,315 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Malling School Beech Road , East Malling ME19 6DH | 3out of 4 | 3,354 yd | Foundation 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 | 337 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadoway Specialist School Castle Vale , Castle Dene ME14 2NH | - not rated | 2,913 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shernold School Hill Place , Queens Avenue ME16 0ER | - not rated | 3,134 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Serenity School Maidstone Springfield House, Sandling Road , ME14 2LP | - not rated | 3,426 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kent Institute of Art & Design Oakwood Park , ME16 8AG | - not rated | 3,594 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 | 179 yd | |
| Costa Ltd | Unit 3, South Aylesford Retail Park | 624 yd | |
| Tea Rooms | The Friars Tea Rooms, Aylesford Priory | 746 yd | |
| Aylesford Priory | The Friars, High Street | 746 yd | |
| Village Pantry | 2 - 4 Forstal Road, Aylesford | 870 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aylesford RFC | Aylesford Rugby Club, Ferryfield, Hall Road | 331 yd | |
| St Peter \& St Paul's Community Hub | Brassey Community Centre, Station Road | 596 yd | |
| The Chequers Inn | The Chequers, 61 - 63 High Street | 771 yd | |
| The Little Gem | 19 High Street, Aylesford | 799 yd | |
| Aylesford Village Club | 57 Rochester Road, Aylesford | 974 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melad Tandoori | Aylesford Rail Station, Station Road | 556 yd | |
| Wings And Fins | 3 Premier Parade, Aylesford | 647 yd | |
| Oriental Chef | 6 Premier Parade, Aylesford | 647 yd | |
| Sushi Gourmet Larkfield | Sainsburys, Mills Road | 1,039 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks And Spencer | Unit 5, South Aylesford Retail Park | 651 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Unit 3, 2 Hermitage Lane | 906 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys, Mills Road | 1,039 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aylesford Bulls Rfc FERRYFIELD FERRYFIELD HALL ROAD | grass pitches | 334 yd |
| Ferryfield Recreation Ground MEDWAY COURT | grass pitches | 454 yd |
| Ministry Of Muscle (Closed) Unit 7 Unit 7 Station Road | health and fitness suite | 632 yd |
| Aylesford School Sports College TEAPOT LANE | grass pitches | 911 yd |
| Valley Invicta Primary School TEAPOT LANE | grass pitches | 915 yd |
| Aylesford Recreation Ground FORSTAL ROAD | grass pitches | 955 yd |
| Evolution Strength And Fitness UNIT 6 UNIT 6 MILLS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,010 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.