St Benedict Road is in Snodland and in Tonbridge And Malling district. ME6 5LY is located in the Snodland West & Holborough Lakes 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 St Benedict Road, Snodland, ME6 5LY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME6 5GS, ME6 5PF, ME6 5PY, ME6 5PZ, ME6 5LZ, ME6 5ET, ME6 5EZ, ME6 5PU, ME6 5NS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ME6 5LY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.7% | 53.7% | 6.0% | 51.0% | 2.7% |
| Male | 52.3% | 46.3% | -6.0% | 49.0% | -2.7% |
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 | 30.5% | 30.4% | -0.1% | 37.9% | -7.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.8% | 50.2% | 1.4% | 44.2% | 6.0% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 0.4% | -4.3% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 12.5% | 11.3% | -1.2% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 7.7% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
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 (85.6%) 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 | 45.5% | 43.3% | -2.2% | 48.4% | -5.1% |
| Good health | 36.7% | 42.3% | 5.6% | 33.6% | 8.7% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 10.4% | -3.9% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 2.6% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 19.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18% | 18.1% | 0.1% | 18.2% | -0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.8% | 14.5% | -4.3% | 9.6% | 4.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.3% | 20.6% | -1.7% | 13.4% | 7.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 5.6% | 0.5% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.2% | 21.4% | 6.2% | 16.9% | 4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.4% | 19.4% | 3.0% | 33.8% | -14.4% |
| Other | 4.3% | 0.4% | -3.9% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| White | 99.7% | 97.7% | -2.0% | 81.4% | 16.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 97.7% 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 | 97.1% | 97.7% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 0.3% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.1% | 97.7% | 1.6% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 9.8% | -8.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.9% | 76.7% | 11.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.4% | 13.5% | -2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.6% | 37.2% | 7.4% |
| Christian | 47.6% | 46.2% | 1.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Benedict Road was 20.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.1% lower than the Snodland East & Ham Hill average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
St Benedict Road has the 6th lowest crime rate of 37 local areas in Snodland East & Ham Hill and the 94th lowest crime rate of 404 local areas in Tonbridge and Malling .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 154.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 St Benedict Road, Snodland, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2016-09-13 | £438,402 |
| 22 St Benedict Road, Snodland, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £332,000 | 2016-02-12 | £430,272 |
| 14 St Benedict Road, Snodland, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2015-07-06 | £463,877 |
| 6 St Benedict Road, Snodland, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2009-11-19 | £442,674 |
| 14 St Benedict Road, Snodland, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £249,000 | 2007-02-26 | £475,497 |
ME6 5LY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 103 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Construction | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 556 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Snodland CofE Primary School Roberts Road , ME6 5HL | 3out of 4 | 628 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 | 1,384 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Halling Primary School Howlsmere Close , Halling ME2 1ER | 3out of 4 | 2,523 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ryarsh Primary School Birling Road , Ryarsh ME19 5LS | 4out of 4 | 2,878 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 | 748 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holmesdale School Malling Road , ME6 5HS | 1out of 4 | 787 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aylesford School Teapot Lane , ME20 7JU | 2out of 4 | 4,388 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Malling School Beech Road , East Malling ME19 6DH | 2out of 4 | 4,427 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 | 748 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 | 3,105 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Medway Green School School Lane , Wouldham ME1 3TS | - not rated | 4,003 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 | 611 yd | |
| Mood Lift Cafe | 58 Malling Road, Snodland | 850 yd | |
| Remi's Kitchen | The Monks Head, 22 Constitution Hill | 889 yd | |
| Clementines | 4 High Street, Snodland | 946 yd | |
| Memory Cafe | Christ Church, Malling Road | 948 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Townsend Hook Bowls Club | Bowling Club, Paddlesworth Road | 755 yd | |
| The Monks Head | 22 Constitution Hill, Snodland | 867 yd | |
| Freemasons Arms | The Freemasons Arms, 267 Malling Road | 935 yd | |
| Ham Hill Working Mens Club | 259-261 Malling Road, Snodland | 935 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noble House | 113 Malling Road, Snodland | 752 yd | |
| Zelda's Fish Bar And Grill | 66 Malling Road, Snodland | 850 yd | |
| Rezalis | 43 Malling Road, Snodland | 932 yd | |
| A La Carte Spice | 14 High Street, Snodland | 946 yd | |
| Andrews Fish Bar | 8 High Street, Snodland | 946 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Group | 1 Holborough Road, Snodland | 984 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Katherines School ST. KATHERINES LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 415 yd |
| Snodland C Of E Primary School ROBERTS ROAD | grass pitches | 592 yd |
| The Holmesdale School MALLING ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 608 yd |
| Snodland Recreation Ground MALLING ROAD | grass pitches | 786 yd |
| Snodland Community Centre CEMETERY ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 816 yd |
| Potyns Sportsground CEMETERY COTTAGE CEMETERY COTTAGE CEMETERY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 859 yd |
| Oast Park Golf Club (Closed) Sandhole | golf | 973 yd |
| The Cricket Meadow HAMMONDS SQUARE | grass pitches | 1,022 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 | 181.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.