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East Malling, West Malling & Trottiscliffe

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About

East Malling is characterised by its research facilities, notably the horticultural institute which has influenced fruit cultivation. The area includes residential streets and local commerce, with connections to the nearby motorway network. West Malling, historically a market town, retains a high street with independent shops and a medieval street pattern. Its centre features a mix of older buildings and modern development, set around the remains of a Norman abbey and a working airfield used for general aviation.

The surrounding rural landscape extends towards Trottiscliffe, pronounced 'Trosley', a village situated on the lower slopes of the North Downs. This area is defined by agricultural land and woodland, including the Trosley Country Park. A notable local landmark is the Coldrum Long Barrow, a Neolithic burial chamber constructed from sarsen stones. The Pilgrims' Way ancient trackway passes through this part of the borough, following the contour of the chalk escarpment.

Area overview

On average East Malling, West Malling & Trottiscliffe has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 37% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. Approximately 11.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in East Malling, West Malling & Trottiscliffe is £68,444 per year. There are 8 schools in East Malling, West Malling & Trottiscliffe: 7 primary (2 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). East Malling, West Malling & Trottiscliffe is home to around 12,404 people, with a population density of about 257.2 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
53
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
11.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

East Malling, West Malling & Trottiscliffe Population
12,404
Population density
257.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.59(-22%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.96(-11%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.19(+42%)
Other theft
5.24(-7%)
Vehicle crime
4.43(+19%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
11,167
90.03%
Other White
365
2.94%
Indian
124
1%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
122
0.98%
White and Asian (mixed)
106
0.85%
Total population: 12,403

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,427
34.15%
Level 3 (A level)
1,774
17.68%
No qualifications
1,563
15.58%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,463
14.58%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,021
10.17%
Total 16+ residents: 10,035

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,872
36.37%
Owns outright
1,786
34.7%
Other social rented
657
12.76%
Private landlord or letting agency
499
9.69%
Social rents from council
112
2.18%
Total households: 5,147

Property prices in East Malling, West Malling & Trottiscliffe

Median price£465,000
Price per sq ft£445
Sales (last 12 months)172
Typical range (middle 50%)£364K – £650K

Based on 172 recent sales, the median property price is £465,000 (about £445 per square foot) in East Malling, West Malling & Trottiscliffe area, with individual transactions ranging from £96,000 up to £1,650,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in East Malling, West Malling & Trottiscliffe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached75£641,246£460
Semi-Detached49£438,000£445
Terraced32£363,500£447
Flats16£240,000£333

10-year price trendmedian sale price in East Malling, West Malling & Trottiscliffe

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in East Malling, West Malling & Trottiscliffe.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£444,404£215,000£349,995£285,000
2017£499,500£219,995£352,995£300,000
2018£492,500£240,750£380,000£313,000
2019£560,000£197,500£376,500£327,500
2020£594,998£220,000£377,500£332,500
2021£638,250£230,000£411,000£335,000
2022£615,000£268,000£430,000£360,000
2023£640,000£272,000£442,500£374,500
2024£702,500£215,000£445,000£347,500
2025£641,246£242,500£432,500£375,000
2026£590,000£221,000£465,000£333,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in East Malling, West Malling & Trottiscliffe.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in East Malling, West Malling & Trottiscliffe.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£338£291£353£363
2017£375£316£361£389
2018£381£321£378£398
2019£380£316£369£374
2020£396£320£367£378
2021£434£321£400£406
2022£456£367£459£465
2023£452£350£438£442
2024£445£345£400£444
2025£452£361£428£466
2026£500£306£462£370
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in East Malling, West Malling & Trottiscliffe.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for East Malling, West Malling & Trottiscliffe in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about East Malling, West Malling & Trottiscliffe

Is East Malling, West Malling & Trottiscliffe safe?

East Malling, West Malling & Trottiscliffe records about 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in East Malling, West Malling & Trottiscliffe?

The median sale price in East Malling, West Malling & Trottiscliffe is £465,000 (about £445 per square foot) based on 172 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in East Malling, West Malling & Trottiscliffe?

East Malling, West Malling & Trottiscliffe has 7 primary schools (2 rated Outstanding, 5 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is East Malling, West Malling & Trottiscliffe?

East Malling, West Malling & Trottiscliffe scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in East Malling, West Malling & Trottiscliffe sits around rank 18,573 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in East Malling, West Malling & Trottiscliffe?

The average household income in East Malling, West Malling & Trottiscliffe is around £68,444 per year, and 12% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in East Malling, West Malling & Trottiscliffe

TN157PR

Tumblefield Road

ME196RX

Catlyn Close

ME196RD

Offham Road

ME196RY

Chapman Way

ME195JG

Snodland Road

ME195BW

St Vincents Lane

ME196BW

Mill Street

ME195JH

Legge Lane

ME196DG

Beech Road

ME196RU

Chapman Way

ME196PB

St Leonards Street

ME196BT

Stickens Lane

ME195AU

London Road

ME195FS

Orpin Avenue

ME196GA

Wateringbury Road

TN157JL

Gravesend Road

ME194XN

Epic Road

ME194XY

King Hill

TN157JP

Gravesend Road

TN157LT

Vigo Road

ME195PH

Aldon Lane

ME195EG

Coldrum Lane

ME196BY

Cottenham Close

ME196QT

King Street

ME196AR

Wateringbury Road

ME195ED

Church Lane

ME195DL

Addington Lane

TN157EJ

Ash Lane

TN157LU

Vigo Road

ME195JY

Park Farm Road

ME196HP

Lavenders Road

TN157RU

London Road

ME196AY

Four Acres

ME196QY

County Grove

ME196GE

Thompson Place

ME195PP

Comp Lane

ME196RG

Offham Road

ME196TB

Mill Street

ME196BZ

Cottenham Close

ME195JR

Ryarsh Road

TN157SD

Ford Lane

ME196BJ

New Road

ME195AJ

London Road

ME196DQ

Beech Road

ME195AE

London Road

ME196AW

Chapel Street

ME195LH

Woodgate Road

ME196AU

The Rocks Road

ME196AJ

High Street

ME196TZ

Whiffen Walk

ME196HN

Ashton Way

ME195GT

Brick Gardens

ME195NZ

Church Road

ME196UT

East Malling, West Malling & Offham

ME195NH

Tower Hill

ME196JH

Wateringbury Road

ME195ST

Hilder Street

ME196DP

Blacklands

ME196DY

Beech Road

ME195NG

Teston Road

ME195WJ

The Close

ME196UP

East Malling, West Malling & Offham

ME195FR

Mitchel Close

ME196GR

Hatton Road

ME196PD

St Leonards Street

ME196WP

Wigan Lane

ME196DW

Mill Street

ME194PN

King Hill

ME195PG

London Road

ME195GR

Quarry Road

ME195JS

Birling Road

ME195BP

Clearway

ME195SW

Woodgate Road

ME195FU

Gilham Close

ME195JA

Leybourne Grange

ME195AS

London Road

ME195NT

Teston Road

ME195GL

Pierce Road

ME195FG

Beadsman Crescent

ME195AR

East Street

ME195LW

Chapel Street

ME195NU

North Meadow

ME196FZ

Meridian Place

ME195TG

East Malling, West Malling & Offham

ME195LU

Chapel Street

ME195SH

Endeavour Park

ME196AG

Church Walk

ME195GY

Rose Avenue

ME196NR

Sandown Road

ME196QX

West Street

ME195JU

Chapel Street

TN157PH

Malthouse Road

ME195PF

Teston Road

ME196AX

The Rocks Road

ME196HX

Broadwater Road

ME196RP

Alma Road

ME196JZ

Swan Street

ME196NL

Fartherwell Avenue

ME196NZ

Old Parsonage Court

ME195PW

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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.