Postcode ME20 6JZ is located in an urban city, within the Larkfield ward of Tonbridge and Malling in the South East region, and forms part of the Larkfield & New Hythe area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 74.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 11% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Larkfield & New Hythe is £61,366 per year. The nearest station is West Malling, about 0.9 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Larkfield & New Hythe has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,833 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 49% least deprived areas in England.
Larkfield & New Hythe has a high crime rate, with approximately 74.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 51.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Larkfield & New Hythe is £61,366 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 6 ft away from ME20 6JZ.
Larkfield & New Hythe near ME20 6JZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is West Malling located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | West Malling | N/A | Walking directions to West Malling |
Based on 111 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 (about £404 per square foot) in Larkfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £870,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 23 | £508,000 | £429 |
| Semi-Detached | 44 | £390,000 | £419 |
| Terraced | 31 | £326,000 | £399 |
| Flats | 13 | £215,000 | £319 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £422,500 | £190,000 | £313,000 | £257,500 |
| 2017 | £425,000 | £191,750 | £300,000 | £255,000 |
| 2018 | £420,000 | £205,000 | £323,000 | £276,500 |
| 2019 | £429,250 | £202,500 | £320,000 | £271,250 |
| 2020 | £459,000 | £183,750 | £320,000 | £278,000 |
| 2021 | £430,000 | £193,750 | £348,750 | £274,000 |
| 2022 | £550,000 | £220,000 | £420,000 | £326,250 |
| 2023 | £515,000 | £222,500 | £382,000 | £324,000 |
| 2024 | £511,250 | £226,250 | £380,000 | £327,500 |
| 2025 | £490,000 | £215,000 | £386,000 | £325,000 |
| 2026 | £592,000 | £278,750 | £390,000 | £347,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £385 | £279 | £307 | £309 |
| 2017 | £341 | £273 | £336 | £332 |
| 2018 | £346 | £298 | £325 | £357 |
| 2019 | £351 | £297 | £356 | £325 |
| 2020 | £360 | £291 | £355 | £370 |
| 2021 | £377 | £292 | £370 | £360 |
| 2022 | £392 | £321 | £411 | £412 |
| 2023 | £405 | £336 | £437 | £382 |
| 2024 | £398 | £322 | £378 | £404 |
| 2025 | £438 | £319 | £419 | £397 |
| 2026 | £400 | £323 | £395 | £400 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ME20 6JZ.
In the ME20 6JZ postcode area, located within Larkfield & New Hythe, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME20 6JZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Larkfield Food & Wine | Lunsford Lane, Tonbridge and Malling, ME20 6HP | Walking directions to Larkfield Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Larkfield Food & Wine | Lunsford Lane, Tonbridge and Malling, ME20 6HR | Walking directions to Larkfield Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | London Road, Tonbridge and Malling, ME20 6NY | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | Martin Square, Tonbridge and Malling, ME20 6QJ | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons | New Hythe Lane, Larkfield, ME20 6PW | Walking directions to Morrisons |
Annual council tax rates for Tonbridge and Malling district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for ME20 6JZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Anita Sandra Oakley
Larkfield - Elected 4 May 2023
David Thornewell
Larkfield - Elected 4 May 2023
Timothy Bishop
Larkfield - Elected 4 May 2023
Tris Osborne
Chatham and Aylesford - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around ME20 6JZ records about 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around ME20 6JZ in Larkfield & New Hythe is £375,000 (about £404 per square foot) based on 111 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to ME20 6JZ, including Brookfield Infant School (Good), Lunsford Primary School (Good) and Brookfield Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to ME20 6JZ is West Malling, about 1,527 m away.
ME20 6JZ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,833 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Chatham and Aylesford covering ME20 6JZ is Tris Osborne (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Anita Sandra Oakley (Liberal Democrats), David Thornewell (Liberal Democrats) and Timothy Bishop (Liberal Democrats).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.