Birling Road, Snodland, ME6 5DT

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ME6 5DT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	54%	51.1%	-2.9%	51.0%	0.1%
Male	46%	48.9%	2.9%	49.0%	-0.1%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate area around ME6 5DT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	35.2%	45.2%	10.0%	37.9%	7.3%
Married: Opposite sex	36.3%	33.3%	-3.0%	44.2%	-10.9%
Separated	3.4%	1.7%	-1.7%	2.2%	-0.5%
Divorced	15.6%	9.6%	-6.0%	9.1%	0.5%
Widowed	9.5%	10.2%	0.7%	6.1%	4.1%

Health

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	37.7%	39.5%	1.8%	48.4%	-8.9%
Good health	41.8%	40.4%	-1.4%	33.6%	6.8%
Fair health	12.6%	12.3%	-0.3%	12.7%	-0.4%
Bad health	5%	7.5%	2.5%	4.0%	3.5%
Very bad health	2.9%	0.4%	-2.5%	1.2%	-0.8%

Education and Qualifications

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.

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 22.9%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	35.2%	20.7%	-14.5%	18.2%	2.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	17.3%	20.1%	2.8%	9.6%	10.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	21.2%	19%	-2.2%	13.4%	5.6%
Apprenticeship	2.8%	3.4%	0.6%	5.3%	-1.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.9%	12.8%	3.9%	16.9%	-4.1%
Degree or Similar	12.3%	22.9%	10.6%	33.8%	-10.9%
Other	2.2%	1.1%	-1.1%	2.8%	-1.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.9% 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)
Bangladeshi	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.1%	-0.7%
Indian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	3.1%	-2.7%
Black African	0%	0.9%	0.9%	2.5%	-1.6%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.0%	-0.6%
Mixed White and African	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.4%	0.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	98.7%	96.9%	-1.8%	81.4%	15.5%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.2% 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	97.5%	95.2%	-2.3%	83.2%	12.0%
European Union	1.7%	3.1%	1.4%	6.1%	-3.0%
Rest of Europe	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	0.4%	1.3%	0.9%	2.7%	-1.4%
Middle East and Asia	0%	0.4%	0.4%	5.6%	-5.2%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.5%	95.2%	-2.3%	83.2%	12.0%
10+ Years	1.7%	3.9%	2.2%	9.8%	-5.9%
5-10 Years	0%	0.9%	0.9%	2.9%	-2.0%
Less than 2 years	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	78.5%	76.7%	1.8%
Ireland	1.8%	0.6%	1.2%
France	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Lithuania	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
Other EU countries	0.4%	1.5%	-1.1%
No passport held	18%	13.5%	4.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	52.4%	37.2%	15.2%
Christian	42.8%	46.2%	-3.4%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Hindu	0.4%	1.7%	-1.3%
Muslim	0.4%	6.5%	-6.1%
Not answered	3.5%	6.0%	-2.5%

Safety

Is Birling Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Birling Road was 66.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.9% lower than the Snodland East & Ham Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Birling Road has the 18th lowest crime rate of 37 local areas in Snodland East & Ham Hill and the 142nd highest crime rate of 404 local areas in Tonbridge and Malling .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -19.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£46,100

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in ME6 5DT, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Birling Road are based on 268 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Tonbridge And Malling.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Birling Road, Snodland, ME6 5DT

Estimated Average Property Prices for ME6 5DT

Average Price
£244,255

Semi-Detached
£303,393

Terraced
£244,444

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£3,913

Estimated Average Property Prices for Birling Road

Average Price
£356,031

Semi-Detached
£379,086

Terraced
£259,501

Detached
£501,171

Flats/Maisonettes
£171,396

Other
£19,798

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Birling Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
64 Birling Road, Snodland, Kent Terraced, an established residential building	£192,600	2024-10-18	£191,047
1 Birling Road, Snodland, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£370,000	2024-03-22	£395,091
38 Birling Road, Snodland, Kent Terraced, an established residential building	£245,000	2023-10-20	£250,343
18 Birling Road, Snodland, Kent Terraced, an established residential building	£250,000	2023-05-19	£255,717
66 Birling Road, Snodland, Kent Terraced, an established residential building	£233,000	2022-11-04	£228,586

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for ME6 5DT

Employment

ME6 5DT 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	72
Retired	37
Part-Time Employee	27
Looking after home or family	10
Long-Term Sick or disabled	10
Self-Employed	10
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	8
Unemployed	3
Other	1
Student (economically inactive)	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	26
Manufacturing	13
Administrative and support service activities	11
Construction	10
Transport and storage	10
Education	8
Human health and social work activities	7
Other	5
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	5
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	3
Financial and insurance activities	2
Information and communication	2
Professional, scientific and technical activities	2
Real estate activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Snodland CofE Primary School Roberts Road , ME6 5HL	3out of 4	222 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Valley Invicta Primary School at Holborough Lakes Holborough Lakes , Pollyfield Close ME6 5GR	3out of 4	617 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
St Katherine's School & Nursery St. Katherines Lane , ME6 5EJ	- not rated	624 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Halling Primary School Howlsmere Close , Halling ME2 1ER	3out of 4	1,820 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Wouldham, All Saints Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School 1 Worrall Drive , Wouldham ME1 3GE	3out of 4	2,316 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Holmesdale School Malling Road , ME6 5HS	- not rated	783 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The Holmesdale School Malling Road , ME6 5HS	1out of 4	832 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Aylesford School Teapot Lane , ME20 7JU	2out of 4	4,408 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Malling School Beech Road , East Malling ME19 6DH	2out of 4	4,859 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Grow 19 LTD Wolfe Building , Malling Road ME6 5HS	- not rated	783 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Medway Green School School Lane , Wouldham ME1 3TS	- not rated	3,257 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kent Health Needs Education Service 40 Teddington Drive , Leybourne ME19 5FF	2out of 4	3,853 yd	Pupil referral unit	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Remi's Kitchen	The Monks Head, 22 Constitution Hill	121 yd
Clementines	4 High Street, Snodland	170 yd
Mood Lift Cafe	58 Malling Road, Snodland	202 yd
Angelina's	46 - 48 High Street, Snodland	255 yd
Agra Tandoori	16 Holborough Road, Snodland	273 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Monks Head	22 Constitution Hill, Snodland	125 yd
Snodland Working Mens Club	Snodland Working Mens Club, Holborough Road	718 yd
Townsend Hook Bowls Club	Bowling Club, Paddlesworth Road	782 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
A La Carte Spice	14 High Street, Snodland	170 yd
Andrews Fish Bar	8 High Street, Snodland	170 yd
Zelda's Fish Bar And Grill	66 Malling Road, Snodland	202 yd
Rezalis	43 Malling Road, Snodland	205 yd
Domino's Pizza	19 - 21 High Street, Snodland	269 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-Operative Group	1 Holborough Road, Snodland		204 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Snodland Recreation Ground MALLING ROAD	grass pitches	246 yd
The Cricket Meadow HAMMONDS SQUARE	grass pitches	359 yd
Snodland C Of E Primary School ROBERTS ROAD	grass pitches	364 yd
Snodland Community Centre CEMETERY ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	499 yd
Potyns Sportsground CEMETERY COTTAGE CEMETERY COTTAGE CEMETERY ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts	539 yd
St Katherines School ST. KATHERINES LANE	grass pitches, swimming pool	599 yd
The Holmesdale School MALLING ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	733 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	97.1%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	97.1%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	97.1%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	90 Mbit/s
Average download speed	126.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of ME6 5DT