ME20 6FF postcode in Larkfield, Kent
ME20 6FF is a postcode in Larkfield, in the Larkfield ward of Tonbridge and Malling. It is in the Chatham and Aylesford parliamentary constituency and the Kent police force area, and has been in use since September 2012.
Where ME20 6FF is, and what is near it
- ME20 6FF
- Other postcodes in ME20 6: press one for its page
- 4 schools
- 2 railway stations
- 3 GP practices
- 1 bus stop
- Further out, with the distance
Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 51.3130, longitude 0.4558)
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026; schools: Department for Education; stations and bus stops: Department for Transport; GP practices: NHS England; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them
Who looks after ME20 6FF?
- Tonbridge and MallingDistrict council Tonbridge and Malling: bins, council tax, planning
- KentCounty council Kent: schools, roads, care
- Council tax bandSet for each home, not for a postcode. The bands and a year's charge around ME20 6FF Check a council tax band on GOV.UK
- KentPolice force area
- Chatham and AylesfordParliamentary constituency. Its MP is Tristan Osborne (Labour), as Parliament lists them. Contact Tristan Osborne
ONS places a whole postcode in one council, one ward and one constituency, from a single point. A few postcodes cross a boundary, so an address at the edge can belong to the one next door. Your council tax bill or your poll card settles it for your address.
Council, police force area and constituency: ONS Postcode Directory, August 2026. What each council does: GOV.UK. The MP: UK Parliament, read 14 October 2026.
What broadband can you get at ME20 6FF?
Every home and business at ME20 6FF can get superfast broadband (30 Mbit/s or more) from a line, but none can get gigabit, Ofcom says.
Share of homes and businesses that can get it
Gigabit (1,000 Mbit/s)
Superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)
Source: Ofcom, Connected Nations, Spring 2026, data for January 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
When are the bins collected at ME20 6FF?
BinDayBuddy does not read Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council's collection days yet, so the council's own checker is the place to look.
Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council's bin daysSource: BinDayBuddy, built from councils' own collection systems and public data. BinDayBuddy is run by Towpath Digital, which also runs this site. How we use it
Is ME20 6FF at risk of flooding?
From rivers and the sea, long term
Low riskThe Environment Agency counts 4 homes and businesses at ME20 6FF. 2 are in an area at low risk of flooding from rivers or the sea, and 2 more at a lower risk.
High: 3.3% or more a year (1 in 30). Medium: 1% to 3.3% a year. Low: 0.1% to 1% a year. Very low: under 0.1% a year (1 in 1,000). Each band is the chance of flooding in any one year.
Rivers and the sea only, for the land around buildings, not each building. GOV.UK's checker answers for one address, surface water included.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea (postcodes in areas at risk), published 6 July 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
From surface water, across Tonbridge and Malling
The Environment Agency publishes this for the whole council, not for ME20 6FF: 1,445 properties in Tonbridge and Malling are at high risk (2.2% of all its properties). All the figures for Tonbridge and Malling
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Surface Water, properties at risk by local authority, version 2025-09, listed 18 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Flood warnings
The centre of ME20 6FF is in 4 of the Environment Agency's flood warning areas. No warning or alert was in force for them at 00:33 on 24 October 2026.
- Tidal River Medway and Medway estuaryFlood warning areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: Tidal River Medway and Medway estuary
- Tidal River Medway from Allington to CuxtonFlood warning areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: Tidal River Medway from Allington to Cuxton
- Lower River MedwayFlood alert areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: Lower River Medway
- Tidal Medway, Medway estuary and Isle of GrainFlood alert areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: Tidal Medway, Medway estuary and Isle of Grain
Source: Environment Agency, flood warning areas read 17 October 2026; warnings in force checked at 00:33 on 24 October 2026, using Environment Agency flood and river level data from the real-time data API (Beta). Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use these
What do homes sell for near ME20 6FF?
Homes in ME20 6 sold for a typical £381,000 in the 12 months to August 2026, across 162 sales, up 1.6% on the 12 months before, HM Land Registry's figures show.
- Detached £515,000 39 sales
- Semi-detached £388,750 80 sales
- Terraced £334,500 34 sales
- Flat or maisonette £222,500 9 sales
Each bar is that kind's typical price, against the most expensive kind here.
Across the whole ME20 district: a typical £380,000 from 279 sales.
How we work this out: house prices by postcodeSource: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Homes sold in ME20 6FF
HM Land Registry records no standard sales of homes in ME20 6FF from January 2024 to August 2026. The prices above are for the homes around it.
Sales at market value to a private buyer; the latest months are not complete. Own or live in a home listed here and would rather it were not? Ask us to take it off.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
What council tax band are homes near ME20 6FF?
The Valuation Office Agency counts about 970 homes in the neighbourhood around ME20 6FF. The largest share of them, 49%, are in council tax band C. More were built from 1965 to 1982 than in any other period (35%). A home's own band is set for that home: check it on GOV.UK.
Council tax bands, and a year's council tax
Band D in Tonbridge and Malling for 2026‑27: £2,472. For the bands the homes here are in, a year's council tax runs from £1,923 (band B) to £3,570 (band F); band C, the most common, is £2,197.
| Band | Homes around here | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | withheld | £1,648 |
| Band B | about 20 (2%) | £1,923 |
| Band C | about 480 (49%) | £2,197 |
| Band D | about 310 (32%) | £2,472 |
| Band E | about 140 (14%) | £3,021 |
| Band F | about 20 (2%) | £3,570 |
| Band G | withheld | £4,120 |
| Band H | fewer than 5 | £4,944 |
When the homes were built
- 3% Before 1900
- Withheld 1900 to 1918
- 5% 1919 to 1939
- 12% 1945 to 1964
- 35% 1965 to 1982
- 23% 1983 to 1999
- 14% 2000 to 2009
- 6% 2010 to 2019
- 1% 2020 or later
Averages for Tonbridge and Malling before discounts, not any one home's bill.
Council tax: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Table 10, published 25 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Counts for the neighbourhood the centre of ME20 6FF is in (ONS area E01024762), rounded by the VOA.
Check one home's band on GOV.UKSource: Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax: stock of properties, at 31 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which schools are near ME20 6FF?
The nearest open schools to ME20 6FF, in a straight line. Distance is not a catchment.
Primary
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. Each school opens its own record there. How we use it
Where is the nearest station to ME20 6FF?
The nearest railway station to the centre of ME20 6FF is New Hythe Rail Station, 50 metres away in a straight line.
- New Hythe Rail Station Railway station 50 mWalk
- Aylesford Rail Station Railway station 1.5 kmCycle
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
1 bus stop within 400 metres, the nearest Railway Station, 204 m away.
More stations near ME20 6FF, and how we find themSource: Department for Transport, NaPTAN, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which GP surgeries are near ME20 6FF?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of ME20 6FF, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from. In England, each opens its page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects and rates it.
- Thornhills Medical Practice Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report February 2017, over 3 years old · Phone 01732 849980 1.8 kmCycle
- Snodland Medical Practice Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report October 2022, over 3 years old · Phone 01634 240296 1.8 kmCycle
- Aylesford Medical Centre Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report April 2025 · Phone 01622 885880 2.4 kmCycle
Source: NHS England, Organisation Data Service (GP practices), read 17 October 2026; ratings: Care Quality Commission, 1 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Where can I charge an electric car near ME20 6FF?
The nearest charging points to the centre of ME20 6FF, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- A charging point Charging point · 2 chargers 1.7 kmCycle
- GeniePoint Charging point · 2 chargers · Type 2, CCS, CHAdeMO · up to 60 kW 1.8 kmCycle
- A charging point Charging point · 2 chargers 2.5 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap is mapped by volunteers. It does not have every charger, and not every one it has gives its speed or plugs. Check a charger's own app before you set off.
See more chargers on Open Charge MapSource: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Which dentists are near ME20 6FF?
The nearest to the centre of ME20 6FF, in a straight line. Those in England open their page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects them. It gives few dentists a rating.
- Larkfield Dental Practice Phone 01732 521123 1.7 kmCycle
- Willows Dental Practice Phone 01622 718607 1.7 kmCycle
- Southcot Dental Surgery Phone 01732 843560 1.9 kmCycle
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which hospitals are nearest to ME20 6FF?
The nearest NHS and private hospitals and clinics in England, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating. One in Wales or Scotland may be nearer.
- Maidstone Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Requires improvement CQC report February 2024 · Phone 01622 224796 4.8 kmCycle
- Spire Alexandra Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Requires improvement CQC report September 2017, over 3 years old · Phone 01634 686162 5.2 kmDrive
Not every hospital has an accident and emergency department. In an emergency, call 999.
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which care homes are near ME20 6FF?
The nearest care homes to the centre of ME20 6FF, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating.
- Birling House Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report June 2025 · Phone 01634 244689 1.9 kmCycle
- Pilgrims View Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report August 2026 · Phone 01634 241906 2.3 kmCycle
- Bradbury House Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report January 2026 · Phone 01622 791056 2.6 kmCycle
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which pharmacies are near ME20 6FF?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of ME20 6FF, in a straight line. Those in England show the opening hours they gave the NHS (list published July 2026) and open their page on the NHS website. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.
- Tesco Instore Pharmacy, Lunsford Park Mon to Sat 8am to 8pm; Sun 10am to 4pm · Phone 01622 701449 1.0 kmWalk
- Paydens Pharmacy, 12-14 Martin Square Mon to Fri 8:30am to 6:30pm; Sat 9am to 5:30pm; Sun closed 1.8 kmCycle
- Catts Pharmacy Mon and Tue 9am to 6:30pm; Wed to Fri 9am to 6pm; Sat and Sun closed · Phone 01634 242077 1.8 kmCycle
Hours can change on bank holidays. For urgent help when a pharmacy is closed, call NHS 111.
Source: NHS Business Services Authority (phone numbers: NHS Organisation Data Service), Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which vets are near ME20 6FF?
The nearest vets to the centre of ME20 6FF on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- Sandhole Veterinary Centre 1.7 kmCycle
- Vets4Pets 2.5 kmCycle
- Pennard Vets 4.0 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap may not have every vet. Out of hours, ring your own vet’s number first: the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons says vets in practice must arrange round-the-clock emergency first aid and pain relief, themselves or through another service.
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Is ME20 6FF in a conservation area?
The centre of ME20 6FF is not in any conservation area, listed building, tree preservation area, green belt or protected landscape that planning.data.gov.uk holds. Not every council has sent all its data, so check with the council before relying on it.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk, asked at the postcode's centre point. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
How much crime is there near ME20 6FF?
Police.uk records 61 crimes and reports of anti-social behaviour within a mile of the centre of ME20 6FF in August 2026, the latest month it has published.
Also: drugs 2, other crime 2, theft from the person 1, robbery 1.
Police.uk places each report at a nearby point, so this is an area, not a street.
Your local policing team on Police.uk How we work this out: crime by postcode, with the last 12 monthsSource: data.police.uk, from its download of 30 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
The official record for ME20 6FF
- Ward
- Larkfield
- Parish
- East Malling and Larkfield
- Region
- South East
- Country
- England
- Built-up area
- Larkfield
- Rural or urban
- Urban, nearer to a major town or city
- In use since
- September 2012
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026. See all our data sources
Where to check what we do not hold
- Food hygiene ratings: Food hygiene ratings, from the Food Standards Agency
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