Overview for The Avenue, AYLESFORD, ME20 7LG

Introduction

Aylesford is a village and civil parish on the River Medway in Kent, England, 4 miles (6 km) northwest of Maidstone.

Originally a small riverside settlement, the old village comprises around 60 houses, many of which were formerly shops. Two pubs, a village shop and other amenities including a hairdresser, estate agent, two restaurants, a chiropodist and a coffee shop are located on the high street. Aylesford's current population is around 5,000.

The Parish of Aylesford covers more than seven square miles (18 km2), stretching north to Rochester Airport estate and south to Barming, and has a total population of over 10,000 (as of 2011), with the main settlements at Aylesford, Eccles, Blue Bell Hill and (part of) Walderslade.

Aylesford Newsprint was a long-established major employer in the area and was the largest paper recycling factory in Europe, manufacturing newsprint for the newspaper industry. In 2015, Aylesford Paper Mill, as it was known by local residents, was closed down and stripped of all its assets.

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Summary for The Avenue, AYLESFORD, ME20 7LG

South East
This postcode is in the parish of
Aylesford
in
Aylesford South & Ditton
within
Tonbridge and Malling
in
Kent
Rural/Urban
Urban City and town   ?

Roadworks near ME20 7LG

Today's roadworks within 3 miles
Planned
21
In Progress
33
Completed
0
Cancelled
10

Road Safety near ME20 7LG

Details of personal injury accidents in and around The Avenue, ME20 7LG that have been reported to Kent Police over the past 20 years.

Traffic Levels near ME20 7LG

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Police

This area is policed by Kent Police.

Kent Police split their policing area into 293 separate neighbourhoods and this postcode is in the Aylesford South neighbourhood.

Kent Police

Aylesford South Neighbourhood Crime

Top 3 Categories

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Violent Crime
Jan 2024
14
Dec 2023
13
Shoplifting
Jan 2024
10
Dec 2023
2
Anti-social Behaviour
Jan 2024
4
Dec 2023
3

Member of UK Parliament

This postcode is in the Chatham and Aylesford parliamentary constituency.

Chatham and Aylesford is a constituency in the South East region of England. The seat has been held by Tracey Crouch (Conservative) since May 2010.

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Most Recent House Sales for The Avenue, ME20 7LG

1 THE AVENUE, ME20 7LG
3 Apr 2023
£475,000
6 THE AVENUE, ME20 7LG
5 Dec 2022
£435,000
12 THE AVENUE, ME20 7LG
25 Feb 2021
£327,500
7 THE AVENUE, ME20 7LG
23 Jul 2019
£377,000

Local Petrol Station Prices

Petrol Standard (E10)
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Petrol Super (E5)
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Diesel Standard (B7)
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Diesel Super (B7)
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Coordinates for ME20 7LG

Latitude
51.296942
Longitude
0.472277

Residents at ME20 7LG

Households
12
Male
15
Female
16
People per Household
2.58

Sunrise and Sunset at ME20 7LG

Sunrise
05:37
Sunset
18:28

Traffic Emission and Congestion Zones

ME20 7LG is not covered by a Traffic Emission or Congestion Zone

Historical Weather Summary

Clear11.40%
Cloudy77.49%
Rain10.47%
Windy0.58%
Other0.06%

Population

Tonbridge and Malling
130,000

Deprivation Index

97.2 England
The lower the score (out of 100),
the more deprived the postcode

Average Energy Performance

Domestic Certificates

Companies Registered at ME20 7LG

Active
0
Inactive
2

Postcode Details for ME20 7LG

Introduced
1 Jan 1980

Recent Updates

17 Mar 2024
Schools Data updated for March 2024
16 Mar 2024
Companies Data updated for February 2024
2 Mar 2024
Police and Crime data updated for January 2024
1 Mar 2024
Energy Performance Certificates (England and Wales) updated January 2024
28 Feb 2024
Sold House Price data updated for January 2024
24 Feb 2024
Added National Park details to Postcodes
18 Feb 2024
Added Traffic Camera Views to Roadworks within London
17 Feb 2024
Schools Data updated for February 2024

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