ME19 — WEST MALLING | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in ME19

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in ME19 is £533,761, which is 18% above the Kent average of £450,882.

Properties in ME19 cost 86.0% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in ME19 have fallen 6.8% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£674,724	464
Semi-detached	£462,006	283
Terraced	£382,347	267
Flat	£313,372	155
All types	£533,761	1209

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in ME19

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 12.9 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, ME19 has a crime rate well 84% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

4.9 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.4 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.6 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

2.8 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

1.3 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in ME19

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

ME19 has 13 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Outstanding and 5 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Offham Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Ryarsh Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Trottiscliffe Church of England Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
The Malling School	Secondary	Good	mi
Kings Hill School Primary and Nursery	Primary	Outstanding	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

136,853

Population

Median Age

36%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

36.0%

Private rent

11.0%

Social rent

15.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in ME19 are 294.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

294.0 Mbps

Avg Download

53.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

92%

Superfast Coverage

71%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in ME19 is collected by Medway Council. The Band D rate is £2,321/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

ME19 — WEST MALLING

Area Summary

ME19 (WEST MALLING) offers above-average property prices (£533,761, 86% above national average), low crime (84% below national average), strong school provision (2 Outstanding-rated schools), and excellent broadband (294 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in ME19?

The average house price in ME19 (WEST MALLING) is £533,761, based on 1209 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 86% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 6.8% over the past year.

Is ME19 a safe area to live?

Crime in ME19 is significantly below the national average (12.9 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (4.9 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (2.8 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in ME19?

There are 13 schools in or near ME19. 54% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 2 Outstanding and 5 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in ME19?

Council tax in ME19 is collected by Medway Council. The Band D rate is £2,321 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in ME19?

The average broadband download speed in ME19 is 294 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 92% of premises, ultrafast to 71%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in ME19 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 36% of homes in ME19 are owner-occupied. 11% are privately rented and 15% are social housing. The total population is approximately 136,853.