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ME20 6QL

Larkfield

Tonbridge and Malling

England / South East / Tonbridge and Malling / Larkfield & New Hythe / Larkfield / ME20 6QL

Overview

Postcode ME20 6QL 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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 92.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Larkfield & New Hythe is £49,400 per year. The nearest station is East Malling located about 1.0 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
93
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
45.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

5/10

Larkfield & New Hythe has a moderate 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.

Crime level

7/10

Larkfield & New Hythe has a high crime rate, with approximately 92.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

45.1%

Approximately 45.1% 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.

Income level

4/10

The average income of residents in Larkfield & New Hythe is £49,400 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from ME20 6QL.

Flood risk

No risk

Larkfield & New Hythe near ME20 6QL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is East Malling located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Property prices in Larkfield

Based on 109 recent sales, the median property price is £340,000 in Larkfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £585,000.

By property type (last year):
TypeSalesMedian
Detached7£495,000
Flats18£221,000
Semi-Detached44£387,500
Terraced40£327,500

10 years price trend in Larkfield

Schools

In the ME20 6QL postcode area, located within Larkfield & New Hythe, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryLunsford Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryBrookfield Infant SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryBrookfield Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

DistanceNameAddress
0 miMorrisons DailyMartin Square, Tonbridge and Malling, ME20 6QJ
0.1 miMorrisonsNew Hythe Lane, Larkfield, ME20 6PW
0.2 miTesco ExpressLondon Road, Tonbridge and Malling, ME20 6NY
0.3 miLidlDownderry Way, Tonbridge and Malling, ME20 6PB
0.4 miLarkfield Food & WineLunsford Lane, Tonbridge and Malling, ME20 6HP

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/08/2025.