Higham Avenue, Snodland, ME6 5GE

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ME6 5GE has a slightly higher male population, with 52.6% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.4%	47.4%	-3.0%	51.0%	-3.6%
Male	49.6%	52.6%	3.0%	49.0%	3.6%

Partnership Status

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	44.3%	38.7%	-5.6%	37.9%	0.8%
Married: Opposite sex	29.5%	46.4%	16.9%	44.2%	2.2%
Married: Same sex	2.3%	1.5%	-0.8%	0.3%	1.2%
Separated	6.8%	1.9%	-4.9%	2.2%	-0.3%
Divorced	11.9%	9.6%	-2.3%	9.1%	0.5%
Widowed	5.1%	1.9%	-3.2%	6.1%	-4.2%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (92.8%) 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	50.4%	67.4%	17.0%	48.4%	19.0%
Good health	38.5%	25.4%	-13.1%	33.6%	-8.2%
Fair health	9.1%	6.1%	-3.0%	12.7%	-6.6%
Bad health	2%	1.2%	-0.8%	4.0%	-2.8%

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.

In the area around ME6 5GE this area, 6.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 50%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	19.9%	6.9%	-13.0%	18.2%	-11.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	22.2%	8.1%	-14.1%	9.6%	-1.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19.9%	16.5%	-3.4%	13.4%	3.1%
Apprenticeship	3.4%	3.1%	-0.3%	5.3%	-2.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	18.2%	15.4%	-2.8%	16.9%	-1.5%
Degree or Similar	11.9%	50%	38.1%	33.8%	16.2%
Other	4.5%	0%	-4.5%	2.8%	-2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.6% 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%	1.7%	1.7%	1.1%	0.6%
Chinese	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.7%	0.4%
Indian	0.8%	4%	3.2%	3.1%	0.9%
Other Asian	0%	1.4%	1.4%	1.6%	-0.2%
Black African	0%	6%	6.0%	2.5%	3.5%
Black Caribbean	0.4%	0.6%	0.2%	1.0%	-0.4%
Other Black	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
Mixed White and Asian	1.2%	0.3%	-0.9%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.2%	0.9%	-0.3%	0.9%	0.0%
Mixed Other	0%	1.7%	1.7%	0.8%	0.9%
White	94.8%	79.6%	-15.2%	81.4%	-1.8%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	1.6%	1.4%	-0.2%	0.1%	1.3%
Arab	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 84.1% 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	95.6%	84.1%	-11.5%	83.2%	0.9%
European Union	2.4%	3.5%	1.1%	6.1%	-2.6%
Rest of Europe	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.8%	0.4%
Africa	0.4%	6.1%	5.7%	2.7%	3.4%
Middle East and Asia	1.2%	4.9%	3.7%	5.6%	-0.7%
Oceania	0.4%	0.3%	-0.1%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.8%	84.1%	-10.7%	83.2%	0.9%
10+ Years	0.4%	9.8%	9.4%	9.8%	0.0%
5-10 Years	0%	4.3%	4.3%	2.9%	1.4%
2-5 Years	1.2%	1.4%	0.2%	2.2%	-0.8%
Less than 2 years	3.6%	0.3%	-3.3%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	90.1%	76.7%	13.4%
France	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Italy	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Lithuania	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Poland	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Other EU countries	1.7%	1.5%	0.2%
Central and Western Africa	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
South and Eastern Africa	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
Eastern Asia	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Southern Asia	1.2%	1.2%	0.0%
South-East Asia	0.9%	0.2%	0.7%
Oceania	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
No passport held	2.3%	13.5%	-11.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	47.4%	37.2%	10.2%
Christian	41.6%	46.2%	-4.6%
Buddhist	1.2%	0.5%	0.7%
Muslim	3.2%	6.5%	-3.3%
Sikh	1.7%	0.9%	0.8%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	4.6%	6.0%	-1.4%

Safety

Is Higham Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Higham Avenue was 39.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.0% lower than the Snodland East & Ham Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Higham Avenue has the 10th lowest crime rate of 37 local areas in Snodland East & Ham Hill and the 171st lowest crime rate of 404 local areas in Tonbridge and Malling .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.6%.

🔎 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 5GE, 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 Higham Avenue are based on 64 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 Higham Avenue, Snodland, ME6 5GE

Estimated Average Property Prices for ME6 5GE

Average Price
£343,111

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£477,975

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£212,132

Other
£326,280

Estimated Average Property Prices for Higham Avenue

Average Price
£388,888

Semi-Detached
£468,279

Terraced
£502,869

Detached
£534,118

Flats/Maisonettes
£231,151

Other
£355,216

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Higham AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Flat 3 8 Higham Avenue, Snodland, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£205,000	2024-10-11	£204,578
24 Higham Avenue, Snodland, Kent Terraced, an established residential building	£435,000	2024-03-01	£459,764
46 Higham Avenue, Snodland, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£255,000	2023-11-20	£262,309
Flat 1 8 Higham Avenue, Snodland, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£207,000	2023-10-16	£209,815
Flat 6 8 Higham Avenue, Snodland, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£215,000	2023-04-17	£213,677

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for ME6 5GE

Employment

ME6 5GE area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.

ME6 5GE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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	160
Self-Employed	34
Part-Time Employee	18
Retired	13
Student (economically inactive)	10
Unemployed	8
Looking after home or family	8
Long-Term Sick or disabled	8
Other	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	24
Construction	18
Human health and social work activities	14
Administrative and support service activities	11
Education	11
Manufacturing	7
Transport and storage	6
Information and communication	6
Other	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Financial and insurance activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Valley Invicta Primary School at Holborough Lakes Holborough Lakes , Pollyfield Close ME6 5GR	3out of 4	362 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Snodland CofE Primary School Roberts Road , ME6 5HL	3out of 4	853 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Halling Primary School Howlsmere Close , Halling ME2 1ER	3out of 4	1,058 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Katherine's School & Nursery St. Katherines Lane , ME6 5EJ	- not rated	1,422 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Wouldham, All Saints Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School 1 Worrall Drive , Wouldham ME1 3GE	3out of 4	1,708 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	1,573 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The Holmesdale School Malling Road , ME6 5HS	1out of 4	1,620 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Aylesford School Teapot Lane , ME20 7JU	2out of 4	5,056 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	1,573 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Medway Green School School Lane , Wouldham ME1 3TS	- not rated	2,552 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	4,568 yd	Pupil referral unit	No	Mixed	More About School
Medway Secure Training Centre Sir Evelyn Road , ME1 3YB	- not rated	5,176 yd	Secure units	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Costa Coffee	Unit 1, Arc Logistics Park	559 yd
McDonald's Restaurants	Unit 2, Arc Logistics Park	559 yd
Must Have Ideas Ltd	Unit 3, Arc Logistics Park	559 yd
Agra Tandoori	16 Holborough Road, Snodland	677 yd
Remi's Kitchen	The Monks Head, 22 Constitution Hill	679 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Snodland Working Mens Club	Snodland Working Mens Club, Holborough Road	262 yd
The Monks Head	22 Constitution Hill, Snodland	675 yd
Townsend Hook Bowls Club	Bowling Club, Paddlesworth Road	990 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Snodland Kebab House	12 Holborough Road, Snodland	677 yd
Dragon Boat	14 Holborough Road, Snodland	677 yd
Favorite Chicken \& Ribs	24 Holborough Road, Snodland	677 yd
A La Carte Spice	14 High Street, Snodland	747 yd
Andrews Fish Bar	8 High Street, Snodland	747 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-Operative Group	1 Holborough Road, Snodland		724 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Holborough Park OLD HOLBOROUGH COTTAGE OLD HOLBOROUGH COTTAGE HOLBOROUGH ROAD	grass pitches	446 yd
Potyns Sportsground CEMETERY COTTAGE CEMETERY COTTAGE CEMETERY ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts	675 yd
Snodland Community Centre CEMETERY ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	698 yd
Snodland C Of E Primary School ROBERTS ROAD	grass pitches	874 yd
The Cricket Meadow HAMMONDS SQUARE	grass pitches	946 yd
Snodland Recreation Ground MALLING ROAD	grass pitches	1,008 yd
Halling Primary School HOWLSMERE CLOSE	grass pitches, swimming pool	1,053 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	0.0%
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%

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	51.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	51.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	13.4 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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

Overview of ME6 5GE