Busbridge Road, Snodland, ME6 5NS

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ME6 5NS 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%

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 vicinity of ME6 5NS 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%

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 (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%

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%.

	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%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%

Country of Birth

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%

Length of Residence

	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%

Passport Held

	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%

Religion

	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%

Safety

Is Busbridge Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Busbridge Road was 55.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.7% lower than the Snodland East & Ham Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Busbridge Road has the 15th lowest crime rate of 37 local areas in Snodland East & Ham Hill and the 167th highest crime rate of 404 local areas in Tonbridge and Malling .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.8%.

🔎 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 5NS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 8/10 (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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below 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 - 3/10 (low )
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) - 4/10 (below 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) - 4/10 (below 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 Busbridge Road are based on 103 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 Busbridge Road, Snodland, ME6 5NS

Estimated Average Property Prices for ME6 5NS

Average Price
£300,829

Semi-Detached
£315,675

Terraced
£290,627

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£116,630

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Busbridge Road

Average Price
£303,282

Semi-Detached
£320,045

Terraced
£277,944

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£123,407

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Busbridge Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
49 Busbridge Road, Snodland, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£340,000	2024-01-12	£365,813
42 Busbridge Road, Snodland, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£310,000	2023-11-02	£325,074
21 Busbridge Road, Snodland, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£425,000	2022-10-28	£422,869
22 Busbridge Road, Snodland, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£470,000	2022-07-14	£481,156
47 Busbridge Road, Snodland, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£310,000	2021-06-18	£353,878

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for ME6 5NS

Employment

ME6 5NS 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.

Economic Activity

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

Employment Industry

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

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Katherine's School & Nursery St. Katherines Lane , ME6 5EJ	- not rated	644 yd	Academy sponsor led	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	3out of 4	1,552 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Halling Primary School Howlsmere Close , Halling ME2 1ER	3out of 4	2,689 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Ryarsh Primary School Birling Road , Ryarsh ME19 5LS	4out of 4	2,715 yd	Community 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	808 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The Holmesdale School Malling Road , ME6 5HS	1out of 4	840 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Malling School Beech Road , East Malling ME19 6DH	2out of 4	4,314 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Aylesford School Teapot Lane , ME20 7JU	2out of 4	4,362 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	808 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	2,938 yd	Pupil referral unit	No	Mixed	More About School
Medway Green School School Lane , Wouldham ME1 3TS	- not rated	4,171 yd	Other independent special school	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
Servest Catering Ltd At Tesco Distribution	Tesco Distribution Centre, Hays Road	523 yd
Memory Cafe	Christ Church, Malling Road	892 yd
Open Door Coffee Stop	Christ Church, Malling Road	892 yd
Mood Lift Cafe	58 Malling Road, Snodland	1,003 yd
Remi's Kitchen	The Monks Head, 22 Constitution Hill	1,055 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Townsend Hook Bowls Club	Bowling Club, Paddlesworth Road	878 yd
Freemasons Arms	The Freemasons Arms, 267 Malling Road	891 yd
Ham Hill Working Mens Club	259-261 Malling Road, Snodland	891 yd
The Monks Head	22 Constitution Hill, Snodland	1,035 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Noble House	113 Malling Road, Snodland	876 yd
Zelda's Fish Bar And Grill	66 Malling Road, Snodland	1,003 yd
Rezalis	43 Malling Road, Snodland	1,088 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
St Katherines School ST. KATHERINES LANE	grass pitches, swimming pool	516 yd
The Holmesdale School MALLING ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	670 yd
Snodland C Of E Primary School ROBERTS ROAD	grass pitches	758 yd
Oast Park Golf Club (Closed) Sandhole	golf	854 yd
Snodland Recreation Ground MALLING ROAD	grass pitches	933 yd
Snodland Community Centre CEMETERY ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	974 yd
Potyns Sportsground CEMETERY COTTAGE CEMETERY COTTAGE CEMETERY ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts	1,015 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	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%

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	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	151.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	115 Mbit/s

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

Overview of ME6 5NS