Stevens Road is in Eccles, Aylesford and in Tonbridge And Malling district. ME20 7SH 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 1988-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Stevens Road, Eccles, Aylesford, ME20 7SH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME20 7TA, ME20 7SQ, ME20 7HS, ME20 7SN, ME20 7TB, ME20 7HW, ME20 7TF, ME20 7TE, ME20 7HN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ME20 7SH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.9% | 50.8% | 0.9% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 50.1% | 49.2% | -0.9% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 7SH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.2% 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 | 30.4% | 30.2% | -0.2% | 37.9% | -7.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.7% | 51.2% | 1.5% | 44.2% | 7.0% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 1.4% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 11.2% | -1.0% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 6% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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 | 45.8% | 47.8% | 2.0% | 48.4% | -0.6% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 34.3% | -1.9% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 14% | 13.5% | -0.5% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 3.9% | 1.3% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 22.4% | 21.9% | -0.5% | 18.2% | 3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.4% | 11.8% | -4.6% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.2% | 11.5% | -7.7% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 8.7% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 14.6% | 3.4% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.9% | 29.9% | 10.0% | 33.8% | -3.9% |
| Other | 4.5% | 1.7% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.8% 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% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 99.1% | 93.8% | -5.3% | 81.4% | 12.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
In this area, 94.9% 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 | 98% | 94.9% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 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 | 97.4% | 94.9% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0.3% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.3% | 76.7% | 3.6% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 17.1% | 13.5% | 3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.1% | 37.2% | 6.9% |
| Christian | 47.2% | 46.2% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stevens Road was 42.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.7% lower than the Aylesford North & North Downs average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Stevens Road has the 32nd lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Aylesford North & North Downs and the 192nd lowest crime rate of 404 local areas in Tonbridge and Malling .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Stevens Road, Aylesford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2024-07-16 | £392,137 |
| 14 Stevens Road, Aylesford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2024-04-08 | £191,068 |
| 4 Stevens Road, Aylesford, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2021-09-27 | £220,628 |
| 1 Stevens Road, Aylesford, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £285,500 | 2019-11-29 | £330,758 |
| 23 Stevens Road, Aylesford, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2019-08-22 | £346,730 |
ME20 7SH 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 | 100 |
| Retired | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Education | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mark's Church of England Primary School, Eccles Eccles Row , Eccles ME20 7HS | 3out of 4 | 149 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burham Church of England Primary School Bell Lane , Burham ME1 3SY | 3out of 4 | 1,140 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England Primary School Mount Pleasant , ME20 7BE | 3out of 4 | 1,956 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Invicta Primary School At Aylesford Teapot Lane , ME20 7JU | 3out of 4 | 2,838 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Invicta Primary School at Holborough Lakes Holborough Lakes , Pollyfield Close ME6 5GR | 3out of 4 | 3,157 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,902 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holmesdale School Malling Road , ME6 5HS | 1out of 4 | 3,031 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holmesdale School Malling Road , ME6 5HS | - not rated | 3,056 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Malling School Beech Road , East Malling ME19 6DH | 2out of 4 | 4,940 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenacre Academy 157 Walderslade Road , Walderslade ME5 0LP | 3out of 4 | 5,159 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grow 19 LTD Wolfe Building , Malling Road ME6 5HS | - not rated | 3,056 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Medway Green School School Lane , Wouldham ME1 3TS | - not rated | 4,011 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Medway Secure Training Centre Sir Evelyn Road , ME1 3YB | - not rated | 5,227 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradfields Academy Churchill Avenue , ME5 0LB | 4out of 4 | 5,450 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| INSPIRE Free Special School Churchill Avenue , ME5 0LB | 3out of 4 | 5,450 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Red Bull | 1 Mackenders Lane, Eccles | 202 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Eccles Recreation Ground BULL LANE | grass pitches | 289 yd |
| Eccles Sports Field Bull Lane | grass pitches | 576 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 | 95.2% |
| 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 | 62.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 87.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.