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Bourne

About

Bourne ward lies in the northern part of the Tonbridge and Malling borough, primarily encompassing the village of East Malling and its surrounding rural landscape. The area is characterised by residential streets and local amenities serving the community, alongside significant tracts of agricultural land and orchards. The presence of historic research facilities connected to horticulture and fruit growing has long influenced the local environment and economy.

The ward includes the grounds of the former East Malling Research Station, which has played a key national role in agricultural science. This setting provides a distinct transition from the village centre to open countryside, with footpaths leading into the agricultural fields. Traffic from the nearby M20 motorway forms a constant backdrop, connecting the area to wider Kent while shaping its perimeter.

Area overview

On average Bourne has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 10.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bourne is £62,468 per year. There are 4 schools in Bourne: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate

10/10

Crimes per 1k residents

N/A

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

6/10

Connectivity

N/A

Property prices in Bourne

Based on 55 recent sales, the median property price is £425,000 in Bourne area, with individual transactions ranging from £111,100 up to £3,250,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bourne over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	19	£940,000	£456,000	£742,500	£1,315,000	£1,908,100
Flats	4	£270,250	£127,435	£192,775	£456,000	£781,200
Semi-Detached	17	£405,000	£339,000	£375,000	£456,500	£776,000
Terraced	15	£329,000	£237,000	£311,500	£412,500	£483,500

10 years median price trend in Bourne

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail