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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 9 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
55
Deprivation level
5/10
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
24.35(-23%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.32(-11%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.24(+59%)
Other theft
4.84(-13%)
Vehicle crime
4.76(+26%)
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

Based on 178 recent sales, the median property price is £440,000 in East Malling, West Malling & Trottiscliffe area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £1,650,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for East Malling, West Malling & Trottiscliffe in the 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 East Malling, West Malling & Trottiscliffe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached66£611,250
Flats26£245,000
Semi-Detached45£430,000
Terraced41£365,000

10 years median price trend in East Malling, West Malling & Trottiscliffe

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in East Malling, West Malling & Trottiscliffe.

All postcodes in East Malling, West Malling & Trottiscliffe

ME196HT

Broadwater Road

ME196QP

Ryarsh Lane

ME196RX

Catlyn Close

ME196UW

East Malling, West Malling & Offham

TN157RU

London Road

ME195FE

Hawley Drive

ME195GL

Pierce Road

ME195JX

Park Farm Road

ME195NT

Teston Road

ME196BN

Clare Lane

ME196LF

Meadow Bank

ME196QD

Chatfield Way

ME196QN

Town Hill

ME206SU

Winterfield Lane

TN157EB

Bowyers Cottages

TN157LU

Vigo Road

ME195DP

Ford Lane

ME195FU

Gilham Close

ME195SU

Church Lane

ME196QR

High Street

ME196UL

East Malling, West Malling & Offham

ME196UP

East Malling, West Malling & Offham

ME196HX

Broadwater Road

ME196JQ

Wateringbury Road

TN157DZ

Plaxdale Green Road

ME195NU

North Meadow

ME196BX

Mill Street

ME196GW

Rootstock Close

TN157NW

Labour-In-Vain Road

TN157ER

Rumney Farm Cottages

ME195LB

Church Road

ME196AW

Chapel Street

ME196EP

Columbine Road

ME196FF

St Leonard's Street

ME196GF

Bramling Cross Close

ME196UH

Cornfields

ME196UY

East Malling, West Malling & Offham

ME194PF

Chapel Garden Close

ME195BE

Addington Green

ME195DQ

East Street

ME195HX

Birling Road

ME195PW

Quarry View

ME196BU

Mill Street

ME196GA

Wateringbury Road

ME196UX

East Malling, West Malling & Offham

TN158QU

Comp Lane

ME194XW

Phoenix Close

ME195FP

Yates Gardens

ME195LL

The Street

ME196EW

Lavender Walk

TN157PG

Malthouse Road

TN157PP

Tumblefield Road

ME195AT

Ashton Way

ME195LW

Chapel Street

ME196AR

Wateringbury Road

ME196AT

The Rocks Road

ME196DH

Beech Road

ME196HR

Lavenders Road

ME196UQ

Forty Acres Lane

ME195SH

Endeavour Park

ME196LX

High Street

ME65LJ

Sandy Lane

TN157NT

London Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.