Ritch Road, Snodland, ME6 5PU

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ME6 5PU 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	48.4%	51.8%	3.4%	51.0%	0.8%
Male	51.6%	48.2%	-3.4%	49.0%	-0.8%

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 5PU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57% 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	28.6%	27.3%	-1.3%	37.9%	-10.6%
Married: Opposite sex	55.4%	57%	1.6%	44.2%	12.8%
Separated	2.6%	1.7%	-0.9%	2.2%	-0.5%
Divorced	9.1%	8.3%	-0.8%	9.1%	-0.8%
Widowed	4.3%	5.8%	1.5%	6.1%	-0.3%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	45.5%	42%	-3.5%	48.4%	-6.4%
Good health	39.4%	39.2%	-0.2%	33.6%	5.6%
Fair health	12.2%	16.4%	4.2%	12.7%	3.7%
Bad health	2.5%	1.4%	-1.1%	4.0%	-2.6%
Very bad health	0.4%	1%	0.6%	1.2%	-0.2%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	19.5%	13.9%	-5.6%	18.2%	-4.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	17.7%	9.8%	-7.9%	9.6%	0.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	20.8%	16.8%	-4.0%	13.4%	3.4%
Apprenticeship	4.3%	11.1%	6.8%	5.3%	5.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15.2%	20.1%	4.9%	16.9%	3.2%
Degree or Similar	17.7%	25.8%	8.1%	33.8%	-8.0%
Other	4.8%	2.5%	-2.3%	2.8%	-0.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.1% 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)
Bangladeshi	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.1%	-1.1%
Indian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	3.1%	-3.1%
Other Asian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black Caribbean	0%	1.1%	1.1%	1.0%	0.1%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.4%
Mixed White and African	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.4%	0.7%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.7%	1.1%	0.4%	0.9%	0.2%
Mixed Other	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	97.5%	96.1%	-1.4%	81.4%	14.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94.3% 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	96.1%	94.3%	-1.8%	83.2%	11.1%
European Union	1.4%	2.5%	1.1%	6.1%	-3.6%
Africa	0.7%	1.1%	0.4%	2.7%	-1.6%
Middle East and Asia	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.7%	1.8%	1.1%	1.3%	0.5%
Oceania	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.3%	-0.3%
British Overseas	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.7%	94.3%	-1.4%	83.2%	11.1%
10+ Years	0%	5.3%	5.3%	9.8%	-4.5%
5-10 Years	0.7%	0.4%	-0.3%	2.9%	-2.5%
2-5 Years	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	3.2%	0%	-3.2%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	89.5%	76.7%	12.8%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Italy	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Poland	0.7%	1.3%	-0.6%
No passport held	8.8%	13.5%	-4.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	36.7%	37.2%	-0.5%
Christian	58%	46.2%	11.8%
Not answered	5.3%	6.0%	-0.7%

Safety

Is Ritch Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ritch Road was 24.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.4% lower than the Snodland East & Ham Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Ritch Road has the 8th lowest crime rate of 37 local areas in Snodland East & Ham Hill and the 115th lowest crime rate of 404 local areas in Tonbridge and Malling .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.2%.

🔎 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 5PU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very 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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 2/10 (very 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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 2/10 (very 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) - 3/10 (low )
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) - 3/10 (low )
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 Ritch Road are based on 114 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 Ritch Road, Snodland, ME6 5PU

Estimated Average Property Prices for ME6 5PU

Average Price
£304,735

Semi-Detached
£346,999

Terraced
£271,870

Detached
£332,761

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Ritch Road

Average Price
£304,177

Semi-Detached
£356,136

Terraced
£276,676

Detached
£326,610

Flats/Maisonettes
£125,641

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Ritch Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
41 Ritch Road, Snodland, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£350,000	2024-07-19	£370,940
7 Ritch Road, Snodland, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£335,000	2024-06-28	£360,043
15 Ritch Road, Snodland, Kent Terraced, an established residential building	£142,500	2023-06-02	£148,224
47 Ritch Road, Snodland, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£375,000	2023-01-16	£372,000
14 Ritch Road, Snodland, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£322,500	2022-11-25	£319,920

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for ME6 5PU

Employment

ME6 5PU 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	88
Retired	70
Self-Employed	27
Part-Time Employee	20
Looking after home or family	8
Other	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Student (economically inactive)	4
Unemployed	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	30
Construction	19
Human health and social work activities	17
Education	17
Manufacturing	13
Financial and insurance activities	9
Other	9
Transport and storage	8
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	7
Administrative and support service activities	7
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Real estate activities	3
Information and communication	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Snodland CofE Primary School Roberts Road , ME6 5HL	3out of 4	632 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Katherine's School & Nursery St. Katherines Lane , ME6 5EJ	- not rated	700 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Valley Invicta Primary School at Holborough Lakes Holborough Lakes , Pollyfield Close ME6 5GR	3out of 4	1,388 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Halling Primary School Howlsmere Close , Halling ME2 1ER	3out of 4	2,484 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Ryarsh Primary School Birling Road , Ryarsh ME19 5LS	4out of 4	2,863 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	900 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The Holmesdale School Malling Road , ME6 5HS	1out of 4	942 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Aylesford School Teapot Lane , ME20 7JU	2out of 4	4,550 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Malling School Beech Road , East Malling ME19 6DH	2out of 4	4,559 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	900 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	3,147 yd	Pupil referral unit	No	Mixed	More About School
Medway Green School School Lane , Wouldham ME1 3TS	- not rated	3,978 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	754 yd
Remi's Kitchen	The Monks Head, 22 Constitution Hill	909 yd
Mood Lift Cafe	58 Malling Road, Snodland	919 yd
Clementines	4 High Street, Snodland	989 yd
Elior UK	South East Water Ltd, Rocfort Road	1,055 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Townsend Hook Bowls Club	Bowling Club, Paddlesworth Road	631 yd
The Monks Head	22 Constitution Hill, Snodland	882 yd
Freemasons Arms	The Freemasons Arms, 267 Malling Road	1,093 yd
Ham Hill Working Mens Club	259-261 Malling Road, Snodland	1,093 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Noble House	113 Malling Road, Snodland	864 yd
Zelda's Fish Bar And Grill	66 Malling Road, Snodland	919 yd
A La Carte Spice	14 High Street, Snodland	989 yd
Andrews Fish Bar	8 High Street, Snodland	989 yd
Rezalis	43 Malling Road, Snodland	989 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-Operative Group	1 Holborough Road, Snodland		1,024 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
St Katherines School ST. KATHERINES LANE	grass pitches, swimming pool	556 yd
Snodland C Of E Primary School ROBERTS ROAD	grass pitches	559 yd
Snodland Community Centre CEMETERY ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	749 yd
The Holmesdale School MALLING ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	761 yd
Potyns Sportsground CEMETERY COTTAGE CEMETERY COTTAGE CEMETERY ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts	787 yd
Snodland Recreation Ground MALLING ROAD	grass pitches	866 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	146.9 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	15.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	115 Mbit/s

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

Overview of ME6 5PU