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About

Trench ward lies in the northern part of the Tonbridge and Malling borough, encompassing the village of East Malling and its research station. The area is characterised by a mix of residential development and significant agricultural land, particularly orchards and hop gardens. The presence of the National Institute of Agricultural Botany is a key local employer and influences the landscape.

The ward is bordered by the M20 motorway to the north, providing a transport link, while the older centre of East Malling contains the historic St. James' Church. Housing ranges from post-war estates to older village properties, with open countryside to the south. Local community life focuses on the village facilities and the surrounding rural footpaths.

Area overview

On average Trench has average deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 36.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Trench is £56,341 per year. The median sale price in Trench is £450,000 (around £427 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £390,000 and £520,000. There are 3 schools in Trench: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

10/10

Crimes per 1k residents

N/A

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

3/10

Connectivity

N/A

Property prices in Trench

Median price: £450,000

Price per sq ft: £427

Sales (last 12 months): 37

Typical range (middle 50%): £390K – £520K

Based on 37 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 (about £427 per square foot) in Trench area, with individual transactions ranging from £129,000 up to £880,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Trench over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	11	£520,000	£538	£400,000	£477,500	£635,000	£842,500
Semi-Detached	22	£417,500	£423	£330,750	£392,500	£481,500	£620,750
Terraced	3	£320,000	£346	£148,100	£224,500	£327,500	£333,500
Flats	1	£165,000	£307	£165,000	£165,000	£165,000	£165,000

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Trench

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Trench.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£510,000	£393,750	£348,500	£272,000
2017	£456,000	£815,000	£382,500	£300,000
2018	£502,500	£650,000	£365,000	£283,000
2019	£500,000	£145,000	£365,000	£265,000
2020	£530,000	—	£395,000	£340,000
2021	£535,500	£201,000	£419,750	£277,500
2022	£712,500	£164,750	£445,000	£315,000
2023	£505,000	£173,750	£450,000	£295,000
2024	£576,250	£340,000	£450,000	£495,000
2025	£530,000	£165,000	£445,000	£320,000
2026	—	—	£417,500	£129,000

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Trench.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£435	£443	£343	£297
2017	£401	£359	£369	£332
2018	£395	£259	£381	£306
2019	£414	£321	£398	£283
2020	£472	—	£386	£319
2021	£423	£424	£410	£305
2022	£524	£332	£464	£340
2023	£609	£194	£460	£285
2024	£537	£459	£435	£418
2025	£538	£307	£448	£361
2026	—	—	£406	£169

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Tonbridge and Malling district.

Band A£1,648

Band B£1,923

Band C£2,197

Band D£2,472

Band E£3,021

Band F£3,570

Band G£4,120

Band H£4,944

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Trench ward.

Local councillors

Adem Mehmet

Trench - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Keith Simon Tunstall