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ME6 5QY

Willowside

Snodland East & Ham Hill

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Detailed insights for ME6 5QY

Overview

Postcode ME6 5QY is located in an urban city, within the Snodland East & Ham Hill ward of Tonbridge and Malling in the South East region, and forms part of the Snodland area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 105.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Snodland is £57,072 per year. The nearest station is Snodland, about 0.1 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Willowside Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
106
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
17%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

7/10

Snodland has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,424 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Snodland has a very high crime rate, with approximately 105.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

17%

Approximately 17.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Snodland is £57,072 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 71 ft away from ME6 5QY.

Flood risk

No risk

Snodland near ME6 5QY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Snodland located about 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for ME6 5QY
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Snodland

N/A

Walking directions to Snodland

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for ME6 5QY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miWillowside ParkSmallWalking directions to Willowside Park
0.4 miThe MeadowSmallWalking directions to The Meadow

Area Profile

Population
374
Population density
1,092.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
75.22(+512%)
Violence and sexual offences
55.64(+75%)
Shoplifting
23.7(+197%)
Criminal damage and arson
22.15(+243%)
Other theft
8.76(+56%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
344
92.47%
Other White
17
4.57%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
5
1.34%
Other Asian
2
0.54%
White and Black African (mixed)
2
0.54%
Total population: 372

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
63
21.72%
Level 3 (A level)
60
20.69%
No qualifications
56
19.31%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
52
17.93%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
36
12.41%
Total 16+ residents: 290

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
57
40.43%
Private landlord or letting agency
29
20.57%
Owns outright
22
15.6%
Other social rented
21
14.89%
Other forms of private rent
6
4.26%
Total households: 141

Property prices in Snodland East & Ham Hill

Median price£295,500
Price per sq ft£363
Sales (last 12 months)70
Typical range (middle 50%)£262K – £332K

Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £295,500 (about £363 per square foot) in Snodland East & Ham Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £504,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Snodland East & Ham Hill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£395,500£338
Semi-Detached17£340,000£414
Terraced40£291,000£350
Flats9£172,500£359

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Snodland East & Ham Hill

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Snodland East & Ham Hill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£330,000£142,500£280,000£230,000
2017£325,000£145,000£252,000£228,750
2018£325,000£152,500£303,000£240,000
2019£386,500£142,500£260,000£245,000
2020£346,250£335,000£242,000
2021£330,000£156,000£290,000£251,500
2022£427,500£170,000£363,000£280,000
2023£342,500£129,000£330,000£277,500
2024£365,250£165,000£320,000£270,000
2025£382,750£166,250£315,000£295,000
2026£395,500£253,250£410,000£280,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Snodland East & Ham Hill.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Snodland East & Ham Hill.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£327£309£333£297
2017£343£283£302£292
2018£274£330£286£306
2019£246£268£333£296
2020£293£345£296
2021£405£223£365£310
2022£473£348£354£361
2023£435£254£429£341
2024£478£357£358£353
2025£338£356£413£350
2026£348£401£381£342
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Snodland East & Ham Hill.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Snodland East & Ham Hill in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ME6 5QY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ME6 5QY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 May 202632, Cantium Place, Snodland, ME6 5FDTerracedFreehold£320,000
30 Oct 202542, Cantium Place, Snodland, ME6 5FDTerracedFreehold£400,000
29 Jul 202543, Cantium Place, Snodland, ME6 5FDTerracedFreehold£345,000
14 Mar 202538, Cantium Place, Snodland, ME6 5FDSemi-DetachedFreehold£400,000
10 Apr 202618, Waghorn Road, Snodland, ME6 5BQTerracedFreehold£282,500

Schools

In the ME6 5QY postcode area, located within Snodland, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for ME6 5QY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryValley Invicta Primary School at Holborough LakesAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.5 miPrimarySnodland CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.6 miPrimarySt Katherine's School & NurseryAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME6 5QY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for ME6 5QY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miPremier convenience storeMalling Road, Tonbridge and Malling, ME6 5DDWalking directions to Premier convenience store
0.2 miCo-op FoodDelamere Road, Tonbridge and Malling, ME6 5DEWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.3 miThe Papermakers ArmsConstitution Hill, Tonbridge and Malling, ME6 5DHWalking directions to The Papermakers Arms
0.3 miSnodland mini martDelamere Road, Tonbridge and Malling, ME6 5NBWalking directions to Snodland mini mart
0.4 miM&S Simply FoodHolborough Road, Tonbridge and Malling, ME6 5PHWalking directions to M&S Simply Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Tonbridge and Malling district (2025-26).

Band A£1,583
Band B£1,847
Band C£2,111
Band D£2,375
Band E£2,903
Band F£3,430
Band G£3,958
Band H£4,750

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for ME6 5QY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Luke Chapman

Snodland East & Ham Hill - Elected 1 May 2025

Conservative

Member of parliament

Tris Osborne

Chatham and Aylesford - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictTonbridge and MallingE07000115
Parliamentary ConstituencyChatham and AylesfordE14001157
ParishSnodlandE04005107
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)SnodlandE02005150
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Tonbridge and Malling 002CE01024771
Police ForceKent
Postcode Introduced1998-06-01

Frequently asked questions about ME6 5QY

Is ME6 5QY (Snodland) safe?

The area around ME6 5QY records about 106 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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.

What is the average house price near ME6 5QY?

The median sale price around ME6 5QY in Snodland is £295,500 (about £363 per square foot) based on 70 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near ME6 5QY?

There are 6 schools close to ME6 5QY, including Valley Invicta Primary School at Holborough Lakes (Good), Snodland CofE Primary School (Good) and St Katherine's School & Nursery (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to ME6 5QY?

The closest station to ME6 5QY is Snodland, about 192 m away.

How deprived is the area around ME6 5QY?

ME6 5QY scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,424 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents ME6 5QY (Snodland) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Chatham and Aylesford covering ME6 5QY is Tris Osborne (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Luke Chapman (Conservative and Unionist Party).

Data Sources

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.