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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 53 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
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

Based on 169 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 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
Terraced35£365,000
Semi-Detached44£425,000
Flats23£250,000
Detached67£617,500

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

ME196LU

High Street

TN157EB

Bowyers Cottages

ME195NJ

Teston Road

ME194QP

Beacon Avenue

ME195SQ

Dobson Close

ME195BS

Taylors Place

ME196BB

Sweets Lane

ME195EB

Church Lane

ME196HF

Swan Street

ME196GQ

Gransden Road

ME195EA

Green Lane

ME195SU

Church Lane

ME195HH

Pump Close

ME206SU

Winterfield Lane

ME195LG

The Street

TN157PL

Hatham Green Lane

ME196JA

Clarewood Drive

ME195AD

London Road

ME196RL

Norman Road

ME195GU

Linnitt Lane

ME194XE

Cascade Close

ME196PR

Middle Mill Road

ME196RA

Offham Road

ME195FJ

Derby Drive

ME196AE

Rocks Close

ME195NB

Teston Road

ME196UQ

Forty Acres Lane

ME194XT

Target Close

ME196HB

Carnation Crescent

ME196QL

Town Hill

ME196BA

Sweets Lane

ME65LG

Malling Road

ME196NX

Epsom Close

ME195FD

Woodland Gate Walk

ME195HX

Birling Road

ME195LB

Church Road

ME195GP

Price Close

ME196PP

Police Station Road

ME196JN

The Heath

ME195HJ

London Road

ME196ND

High Street

ME196JE

Wateringbury Road

ME195DA

London Road

ME196WQ

Wigan Lane

ME195NA

Teston Road

ME195FY

Cooper Lane

ME196GF

Bramling Cross Close

TN157LR

Vigo Road

ME196DZ

Mill Lane

ME196GB

Wateringbury Road

TN157JW

Central Lodge

ME194XZ

Sovereign Close

ME196JD

Wateringbury Road

ME196AL

High Street

ME195BX

Sandy Lane

ME195SR

Hilder Street

ME195GJ

Wills Crescent

ME195AH

London Road

ME195FT

Danes Close

ME195JL

Stangate Road

ME195NS

Dutts Cottages

TN157PG

Malthouse Road

ME195DB

London Road

Data Sources

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