Hollow Lane is in Snodland and in Tonbridge And Malling district. ME6 5LP 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 Hollow Lane, Snodland, ME6 5LP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME6 5LS, ME6 5EY, ME6 5LR, ME6 5GA, ME6 5QL, ME6 5BU, ME6 5LT, ME6 5EX, ME6 5LU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ME6 5LP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.2% | 50.1% | -3.1% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 46.8% | 49.9% | 3.1% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
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 ME6 5LP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.8% 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 | 33.7% | 27.7% | -6.0% | 37.9% | -10.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.6% | 56.8% | 4.2% | 44.2% | 12.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 9.6% | 1.2% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 3.3% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 (86.6%) 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% | 51.6% | 1.6% | 48.4% | 3.2% |
| Good health | 36.7% | 35% | -1.7% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 8.6% | -0.9% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 4.5% | 1.9% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.2% | 15.8% | -1.4% | 18.2% | -2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.8% | 15% | -1.8% | 9.6% | 5.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 14.7% | -2.1% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 6.6% | 0.6% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 20.9% | 7.2% | 16.9% | 4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.2% | 22% | -1.2% | 33.8% | -11.8% |
| Other | 6.3% | 5.1% | -1.2% | 2.8% | 2.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.2% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.6% | 98.2% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 16.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 95.9% 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 | 96.5% | 95.9% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.2% | 95.9% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 3.5% | 2.3% | 9.8% | -6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.5% | 76.7% | 13.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 8.3% | 13.5% | -5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46% | 37.2% | 8.8% |
| Christian | 50.1% | 46.2% | 3.9% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hollow Lane was 40.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.5% lower than the Snodland East & Ham Hill average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Hollow Lane has the 12th lowest crime rate of 37 local areas in Snodland East & Ham Hill and the 190th lowest crime rate of 401 local areas in Tonbridge and Malling .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Hollow Lane, Snodland, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2025-11-20 | £498,572 |
| 25 Hollow Lane, Snodland, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £364,300 | 2024-01-05 | £385,683 |
| 13 Hollow Lane, Snodland, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2022-12-12 | £448,523 |
| 31 Hollow Lane, Snodland, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £354,000 | 2022-04-11 | £363,709 |
| 35 Hollow Lane, Snodland, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2020-10-23 | £481,141 |
ME6 5LP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 99 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Katherine's School & Nursery St. Katherines Lane , ME6 5EJ | 3out of 4 | 321 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Katherine's School St Katherine's Lane , ME6 5EJ | - not rated | 321 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Snodland CofE Primary School Roberts Road , ME6 5HL | 3out of 4 | 796 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Invicta Primary School at Holborough Lakes Holborough Lakes , Pollyfield Close ME6 5GR | - not rated | 1,473 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lunsford Primary School Swallow Road , Larkfield ME20 6PY | 3out of 4 | 2,637 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 | - not rated | 422 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holmesdale School Malling Road , ME6 5HS | - not rated | 446 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aylesford School Teapot Lane , ME20 7JU | - not rated | 3,913 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aylesford School Teapot Lane , ME20 7JU | - not rated | 3,988 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Malling School Beech Road , East Malling ME19 6DH | 3out of 4 | 4,095 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 | 422 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Symbol Academy Woodlands Farm , Paddlesworth Road ME6 5DL | - not rated | 945 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rosewood School 40 Teddington Drive , Leybourne ME19 5FF | 3out of 4 | 3,014 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kent Education Health Needs Service Woodview , 40 Teddington Drive ME19 5FF | - not rated | 3,015 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Medway Green School School Lane , Wouldham ME1 3TS | - not rated | 4,112 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Servest Catering Ltd At Tesco Distribution | Tesco Distribution Centre, Hays Road | 348 yd | |
| Memory Cafe | Christ Church, Malling Road | 669 yd | |
| Open Door Coffee Stop | Christ Church, Malling Road | 669 yd | |
| Mood Lift Cafe | 58 Malling Road, Snodland | 876 yd | |
| Elior UK | South East Water Ltd, Rocfort Road | 984 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freemasons Arms | The Freemasons Arms, 267 Malling Road | 656 yd | |
| Ham Hill Working Mens Club | 259-261 Malling Road, Snodland | 656 yd | |
| The Monks Head | 22 Constitution Hill, Snodland | 982 yd | |
| Townsend Hook Bowls Club | Bowling Club, Paddlesworth Road | 1,023 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noble House | 113 Malling Road, Snodland | 690 yd | |
| Zelda's Fish Bar And Grill | 66 Malling Road, Snodland | 876 yd | |
| Rezalis | 43 Malling Road, Snodland | 972 yd | |
| A La Carte Spice | 14 High Street, Snodland | 1,013 yd | |
| Andrews Fish Bar | 8 High Street, Snodland | 1,013 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Group | 1 Holborough Road, Snodland | 1,051 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Katherines School ST. KATHERINES LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 323 yd |
| The Holmesdale School MALLING ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 422 yd |
| Oast Park Golf Club (Closed) Sandhole | golf | 729 yd |
| Snodland C Of E Primary School ROBERTS ROAD | grass pitches | 789 yd |
| Snodland Recreation Ground MALLING ROAD | grass pitches | 794 yd |
| The Cricket Meadow HAMMONDS SQUARE | grass pitches | 1,022 yd |
| Snodland Community Centre CEMETERY ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,035 yd |
| Potyns Sportsground CEMETERY COTTAGE CEMETERY COTTAGE CEMETERY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,082 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 76.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.