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ME20

AYLESFORD

Kent, South East, England

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ME20 is the postcode district for AYLESFORD, located in Kent, South East.

Avg price £408,055
1yr change ▲ 5.1%
Crime 65% below avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£408,055

▲ 5.1% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

42% above national avg

Crime Rate

28.9/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

64% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

10 schools

Broadband Speed

274 Mbps

Property Prices in ME20

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in ME20 is £408,055, which is 9% below the Kent average of £450,882.

Properties in ME20 cost 42.2% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in ME20 have risen 5.1% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £561,650 183
Semi-detached £391,489 411
Terraced £321,242 317
Flat £233,213 117
All types £408,055 1068

5-Year Price History

£394K £401K £407K £414K £421K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in ME20

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 28.9 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, ME20 has a crime rate well 64% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
10.8 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.8 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
1.7 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
5.6 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
4.5 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in ME20

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

ME20 has 10 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 2 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Brookfield Infant School Primary Good mi
Lunsford Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
St Peter's Church of England Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Ditton Infant School Primary Good mi
Brookfield Junior School Primary Not inspected mi

1

Outstanding

2

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

187,767

Population

62

Median Age

33%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
33.0%
Private rent
15.0%
Social rent
13.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in ME20 are 274.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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274.0 Mbps

Avg Download

49.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

93%

Superfast Coverage

71%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in ME20 is collected by Maidstone. The Band D rate is £2,190/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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ME20 — AYLESFORD

Area Summary

ME20 (AYLESFORD) offers above-average property prices (£408,055, 42% above national average), low crime (64% below national average), 10 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (274 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about ME20 AYLESFORD

What is the average house price in ME20 AYLESFORD?
The average house price in ME20 (AYLESFORD) is £408,055, based on 1068 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 42% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 5.1% over the past year.
Is ME20 AYLESFORD a safe area to live?
Crime in ME20 is significantly below the national average (28.9 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (10.8 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (5.6 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of ME20 AYLESFORD?
The population of ME20 (AYLESFORD) is approximately 187,767 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 33% of homes are owner-occupied, 15% are privately rented, and 13% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in ME20?
The average broadband download speed in ME20 is 274 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 93% of premises, ultrafast to 71%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in ME20 AYLESFORD?
There are 10 schools in or near ME20. 30% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 2 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

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