Malling Road is in Snodland and in Tonbridge And Malling district. ME6 5JW is located in the Snodland East & Ham Hill 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 Malling Road, Snodland, ME6 5JW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME6 5JN, ME6 5JF, ME6 5JH, ME6 5JJ, ME6 5JG, ME6 5JQ, ME6 5JP, ME6 5JL, ME6 5JT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ME6 5JW 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 | 49.4% | 51.8% | 2.4% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 50.6% | 48.2% | -2.4% | 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 | 35% | 40.3% | 5.3% | 37.9% | 2.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.2% | 41% | -7.2% | 44.2% | -3.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.1% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 9.7% | 2.2% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 6.2% | -0.2% | 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 | 49.7% | 55.5% | 5.8% | 48.4% | 7.1% |
| Good health | 36% | 26.5% | -9.5% | 33.6% | -7.1% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 11.3% | 0.7% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 5.8% | 3.3% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 20.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.9% | 18.3% | -4.6% | 18.2% | 0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.7% | 15.2% | -0.5% | 9.6% | 5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.6% | 15.9% | -2.7% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 7.6% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 18.6% | 6.5% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.1% | 20.7% | -0.4% | 33.8% | -13.1% |
| Other | 4.3% | 3.8% | -0.5% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.1% | 93.9% | -2.2% | 81.4% | 12.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
In this area, 90% 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 | 94.4% | 90% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 6.8% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 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 | 94.4% | 89.8% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 6.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.6% | 6.6% | 9.8% | -3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 3.3% | -0.3% | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.8% | 76.7% | 5.1% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Turkey | 3% | 0.1% | 2.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 12.9% | 13.5% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.6% | 37.2% | 6.4% |
| Christian | 43.6% | 46.2% | -2.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Malling Road was 67.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.9% lower than the Snodland East & Ham Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Malling Road has the 19th lowest crime rate of 37 local areas in Snodland East & Ham Hill and the 134th highest crime rate of 404 local areas in Tonbridge and Malling .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 21.1%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 254 Malling Road, Snodland, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £356,000 | 2022-04-08 | £372,131 |
| 254 Malling Road, Snodland, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £178,500 | 2014-07-02 | £284,682 |
| 258 Malling Road, Snodland, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £161,000 | 2007-08-10 | £276,965 |
| 254 Malling Road, Snodland, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2005-12-13 | £144,969 |
| 250 Malling Road, Snodland, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £68,500 | 1997-09-19 | £368,328 |
| Full-Time Employee | 113 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Katherine's School & Nursery St. Katherines Lane , ME6 5EJ | - not rated | 508 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Snodland CofE Primary School Roberts Road , ME6 5HL | 3out of 4 | 1,137 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 | 1,695 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lunsford Primary School Swallow Road , Larkfield ME20 6PY | 3out of 4 | 2,244 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfield Junior School Brookfield Junior School , Swallow Road ME20 6PY | 3out of 4 | 2,276 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Holmesdale School Malling Road , ME6 5HS | 1out of 4 | 342 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holmesdale School Malling Road , ME6 5HS | - not rated | 374 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aylesford School Teapot Lane , ME20 7JU | 2out of 4 | 3,547 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Malling School Beech Road , East Malling ME19 6DH | 2out of 4 | 3,734 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | 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 | 374 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kent Health Needs Education Service 40 Teddington Drive , Leybourne ME19 5FF | 2out of 4 | 2,957 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Medway Green School School Lane , Wouldham ME1 3TS | - not rated | 4,290 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memory Cafe | Christ Church, Malling Road | 227 yd | |
| Open Door Coffee Stop | Christ Church, Malling Road | 227 yd | |
| Servest Catering Ltd At Tesco Distribution | Tesco Distribution Centre, Hays Road | 404 yd | |
| Mood Lift Cafe | 58 Malling Road, Snodland | 1,022 yd | |
| Elior UK | South East Water Ltd, Rocfort Road | 1,063 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freemasons Arms | The Freemasons Arms, 267 Malling Road | 164 yd | |
| Ham Hill Working Mens Club | 259-261 Malling Road, Snodland | 164 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noble House | 113 Malling Road, Snodland | 738 yd | |
| Zelda's Fish Bar And Grill | 66 Malling Road, Snodland | 1,022 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Holmesdale School MALLING ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 396 yd |
| St Katherines School ST. KATHERINES LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 582 yd |
| Oast Park Golf Club (Closed) Sandhole | golf | 586 yd |
| Snodland Recreation Ground MALLING ROAD | grass pitches | 932 yd |
| The Cricket Meadow HAMMONDS SQUARE | grass pitches | 1,084 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.