Hermitage Lane is in Aylesford and in Tonbridge And Malling district. ME20 7PT 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 Hermitage Lane, Aylesford, ME20 7PT 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 7PT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.5% | 51% | -4.5% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 44.5% | 49% | 4.5% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 | 27.9% | 38.5% | 10.6% | 37.9% | 0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.3% | 32.6% | -10.7% | 44.2% | -11.6% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 4.9% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 12.8% | 0.9% | 9.1% | 3.7% |
| Widowed | 14.5% | 11.1% | -3.4% | 6.1% | 5.0% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (59.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.1% | 30% | -10.1% | 48.4% | -18.4% |
| Good health | 29.6% | 29.7% | 0.1% | 33.6% | -3.9% |
| Fair health | 15.1% | 20.9% | 5.8% | 12.7% | 8.2% |
| Bad health | 10.1% | 14.6% | 4.5% | 4.0% | 10.6% |
| Very bad health | 5% | 4.9% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 3.7% |
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.
In the area around ME20 7PT this area, 32.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 15.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.7% | 32.1% | 0.4% | 18.2% | 13.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 11.5% | -4.8% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 15% | -1.0% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 5.9% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 15% | 5.7% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.1% | 15.7% | 0.6% | 33.8% | -18.1% |
| Other | 8.1% | 4.9% | -3.2% | 2.8% | 2.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 92.9% | 81.4% | -11.5% | 81.4% | 0.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 2.1% | 9.7% | 7.6% | 0.1% | 9.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 1.1% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, 88.8% 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% | 88.8% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 5.6% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 4% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 4.3% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.2% | 89.1% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 5.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.8% | 7.8% | 9.8% | -2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 1.1% | -4.2% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.4% | 76.7% | -1.3% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 18.3% | 13.5% | 4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.8% | 37.2% | 0.6% |
| Christian | 41.3% | 46.2% | -4.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 2.9% | 6.5% | -3.6% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 11.7% | 6.0% | 5.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hermitage Lane was 431.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 437.0% higher than the Aylesford North & North Downs average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Hermitage Lane has the 2nd highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Aylesford North & North Downs and the 6th highest crime rate of 404 local areas in Tonbridge and Malling .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 100.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 Hermitage Lane, Aylesford, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2023-04-12 | £246,951 |
| 4 Hermitage Lane, Aylesford, Kent Other, an established residential building | £4,966,555 | 2014-12-16 | £6,836,068 |
| Retired | 70 |
| Full-Time Employee | 54 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 49 |
| Other | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Education | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,112 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ditton Infant School Pear Tree Avenue , Ditton ME20 6EB | 4out of 4 | 1,519 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Allington Primary School Hildenborough Crescent , London Road ME16 0PG | 4out of 4 | 1,656 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School Mount Pleasant , ME20 7BE | 3out of 4 | 1,744 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ditton Church of England Junior School New Road , Ditton ME20 6AE | 3out of 4 | 1,747 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 | 1,169 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Simon Stock Catholic School Oakwood Park , ME16 0JP | 3out of 4 | 2,759 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Maplesden Noakes School Buckland Road , ME16 0TJ | 3out of 4 | 3,000 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Malling School Beech Road , East Malling ME19 6DH | 2out of 4 | 3,084 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine Academy Oakwood Road , ME16 8AE | 3out of 4 | 3,127 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bower Grove School Fant Lane , ME16 8NL | 3out of 4 | 3,132 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maidstone and Malling Alternative Provision 8 Bower Mount Road , ME16 8AU | 2out of 4 | 3,171 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| MEPA Academy Limited 29 Earl Street , ME14 1PF | - not rated | 4,075 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| OneSchool Global UK - Maidstone Campus Heath Road , Linton ME17 4HT | - not rated | 4,236 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helens Montessori School Lower Road , East Farleigh ME15 0JT | - not rated | 4,452 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's Restaurants Ltd | Unit 3, 2 Hermitage Lane | 9 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Cafe | Coffee Shop Sainsburys, Mills Road | 414 yd | |
| Adventure Kidz Ltd | Unit 2, Wood Close | 489 yd | |
| Costa Ltd | Unit 3, South Aylesford Retail Park | 653 yd | |
| Base Camp With Sweet Sensations | The Doctors House, Hall Road | 813 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fields At Aylesford | Poppy Fields, St Laurence Avenue | 940 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Gourmet Larkfield | Sainsburys, Mills Road | 414 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Unit 3, 2 Hermitage Lane | 9 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys, Mills Road | 414 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer | Unit 5, South Aylesford Retail Park | 659 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Evolution Strength And Fitness UNIT 6 UNIT 6 MILLS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 326 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 | 28.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 28.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 28.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 28.6% |
| 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 | 28.6% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 71.4% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.