Gassons Road, Snodland, ME6 5RS

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ME6 5RS has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	49.4%	49.8%	0.4%	51.0%	-1.2%
Male	50.6%	50.2%	-0.4%	49.0%	1.2%

Partnership Status

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	32.4%	34.2%	1.8%	37.9%	-3.7%
Married: Opposite sex	34.5%	42.9%	8.4%	44.2%	-1.3%
Married: Same sex	0%	1.7%	1.7%	0.3%	1.4%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.1%	0.5%
Separated	6.9%	3.2%	-3.7%	2.2%	1.0%
Divorced	20%	12.5%	-7.5%	9.1%	3.4%
Widowed	6.2%	4.9%	-1.3%	6.1%	-1.2%

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 (87.7%) 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	40.3%	51.5%	11.2%	48.4%	3.1%
Good health	42.6%	36.2%	-6.4%	33.6%	2.6%
Fair health	13.1%	9.1%	-4.0%	12.7%	-3.6%
Bad health	2.8%	2.5%	-0.3%	4.0%	-1.5%
Very bad health	1.1%	0.7%	-0.4%	1.2%	-0.5%

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	22.1%	15.2%	-6.9%	18.2%	-3.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	24.8%	8.6%	-16.2%	9.6%	-1.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.9%	15.2%	-0.7%	13.4%	1.8%
Apprenticeship	6.9%	6.3%	-0.6%	5.3%	1.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.7%	17.8%	6.1%	16.9%	0.9%
Degree or Similar	12.4%	33%	20.6%	33.8%	-0.8%
Other	6.2%	3.7%	-2.5%	2.8%	0.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	0%	0.5%	0.5%	1.1%	-0.6%
Chinese	0%	1.5%	1.5%	0.7%	0.8%
Indian	0%	2%	2.0%	3.1%	-1.1%
Pakistani	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	2.7%	-2.7%
Black African	0%	5.9%	5.9%	2.5%	3.4%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.0%	-0.3%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.8%	0.4%
Mixed White and African	0%	1%	1.0%	0.4%	0.6%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.9%	-0.7%
Mixed Other	0%	2.5%	2.5%	0.8%	1.7%
White	99.4%	81.6%	-17.8%	81.4%	0.2%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.1%	0.1%
Arab	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Other	0%	2%	2.0%	1.6%	0.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 86% 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	97.2%	86%	-11.2%	83.2%	2.8%
European Union	1.1%	4.2%	3.1%	6.1%	-1.9%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.8%	-0.3%
Africa	1.7%	4.7%	3.0%	2.7%	2.0%
Middle East and Asia	0%	2.5%	2.5%	5.6%	-3.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	2.2%	2.2%	1.3%	0.9%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.2%	86.4%	-10.8%	83.2%	3.2%
10+ Years	0.6%	9.9%	9.3%	9.8%	0.1%
5-10 Years	0.6%	1.2%	0.6%	2.9%	-1.7%
2-5 Years	0%	1.2%	1.2%	2.2%	-1.0%
Less than 2 years	1.7%	1.2%	-0.5%	1.9%	-0.7%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	87.6%	76.7%	10.9%
Ireland	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
France	0.2%	0.3%	-0.1%
Germany	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%
Italy	1.2%	0.6%	0.6%
Portugal	0.2%	0.5%	-0.3%
Poland	0.7%	1.3%	-0.6%
Romania	1.2%	0.9%	0.3%
Other EU countries	1%	1.5%	-0.5%
Central and Western Africa	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
Eastern Asia	0.2%	0.3%	-0.1%
Southern Asia	0.2%	1.2%	-1.0%
Central and South America	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%
No passport held	5.7%	13.5%	-7.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	41.9%	37.2%	4.7%
Christian	45.8%	46.2%	-0.4%
Buddhist	0.2%	0.5%	-0.3%
Hindu	2%	1.7%	0.3%
Jewish	0.2%	0.5%	-0.3%
Muslim	1.5%	6.5%	-5.0%
Sikh	1.5%	0.9%	0.6%
Not answered	6.9%	6.0%	0.9%

Safety

Is Gassons Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gassons Road was 69.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.9% lower than the Snodland East & Ham Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Gassons Road has the 18th highest crime rate of 37 local areas in Snodland East & Ham Hill and the 127th highest crime rate of 404 local areas in Tonbridge and Malling .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 6.3%.

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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 5RS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 6/10 (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 - 6/10 (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 - 9/10 (very 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 - 5/10 (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 - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (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 - 7/10 (above average )
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) - 7/10 (above 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) - 6/10 (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 Gassons Road are based on 124 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 Gassons Road, Snodland, ME6 5RS

Estimated Average Property Prices for ME6 5RS

Average Price
£99,935

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£99,935

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Gassons Road

Average Price
£251,699

Semi-Detached
£306,757

Terraced
£224,738

Detached
£344,932

Flats/Maisonettes
£104,772

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Gassons Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
89 Gassons Road, Snodland, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£88,720	2024-03-25	£92,341
77 Gassons Road, Snodland, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£93,000	2021-01-20	£101,369
75 Gassons Road, Snodland, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£98,000	2020-02-21	£110,037
65 Gassons Road, Snodland, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£93,000	2019-07-30	£101,942
83 Gassons Road, Snodland, Kent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£87,000	2018-06-12	£97,348

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for ME6 5RS

Employment

ME6 5RS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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	161
Retired	65
Part-Time Employee	37
Self-Employed	36
Looking after home or family	11
Student (economically inactive)	10
Long-Term Sick or disabled	9
Unemployed	8
Other	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	25
Manufacturing	11
Construction	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Education	9
Human health and social work activities	8
Transport and storage	6
Other	5
Information and communication	5
Administrative and support service activities	4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Real estate activities	2
Financial and insurance activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	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	476 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Katherine's School & Nursery St. Katherines Lane , ME6 5EJ	- not rated	783 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	1,199 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Halling Primary School Howlsmere Close , Halling ME2 1ER	3out of 4	2,248 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Wouldham, All Saints Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School 1 Worrall Drive , Wouldham ME1 3GE	3out of 4	2,883 yd	Voluntary controlled 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	1,000 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The Holmesdale School Malling Road , ME6 5HS	1out of 4	1,048 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Aylesford School Teapot Lane , ME20 7JU	2out of 4	4,707 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Malling School Beech Road , East Malling ME19 6DH	2out of 4	4,798 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	1,000 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	3,392 yd	Pupil referral unit	No	Mixed	More About School
Medway Green School School Lane , Wouldham ME1 3TS	- not rated	3,750 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
Remi's Kitchen	The Monks Head, 22 Constitution Hill	755 yd
Mood Lift Cafe	58 Malling Road, Snodland	836 yd
Clementines	4 High Street, Snodland	861 yd
Angelina's	46 - 48 High Street, Snodland	946 yd
Agra Tandoori	16 Holborough Road, Snodland	954 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Townsend Hook Bowls Club	Bowling Club, Paddlesworth Road		384 yd
The Monks Head	22 Constitution Hill, Snodland		722 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Zelda's Fish Bar And Grill	66 Malling Road, Snodland	836 yd
A La Carte Spice	14 High Street, Snodland	861 yd
Andrews Fish Bar	8 High Street, Snodland	861 yd
Noble House	113 Malling Road, Snodland	865 yd
Rezalis	43 Malling Road, Snodland	886 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-Operative Group	1 Holborough Road, Snodland		893 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Snodland C Of E Primary School ROBERTS ROAD	grass pitches	361 yd
Snodland Community Centre CEMETERY ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	506 yd
Potyns Sportsground CEMETERY COTTAGE CEMETERY COTTAGE CEMETERY ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts	540 yd
St Katherines School ST. KATHERINES LANE	grass pitches, swimming pool	646 yd
Snodland Recreation Ground MALLING ROAD	grass pitches	807 yd
The Holmesdale School MALLING ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	870 yd
The Cricket Meadow HAMMONDS SQUARE	grass pitches	1,018 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

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	100.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	16.6 Mbit/s
Average download speed	16.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	19.96 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	19.96 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	1.2 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	1.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	1.27 Mbit/s

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

Overview of ME6 5RS