Area Analysis Tonbridge and Malling, South East

ME1 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the ME1 postcode area.

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Population

33,767

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 44,750 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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2/10
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2/10
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8/10
workEmployment
7/10
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7/10
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7/10
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9/10
homeHome Ownership
4/10
trending_upInvestment
8/10
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Area Character

ME1 is an established family neighbourhood — 61% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £354k.

home £354,103 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

ME1 is a postcode district in Tonbridge and Malling, South East, covering 825 active and 473 retired postcodes.

The largest share of ME1 (14%) is characterised by a working urban area with a mix of terrace houses and flats, mostly families, alongside a community-focused area with strong migrant family networks (11%). This mix of 9 distinct neighbourhood types makes ME1 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in ME1 are around £354k. Safety: Crime runs above average across ME1 at 358 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 40 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full ME1 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British83.8%
Asian / British Asian7.0%
Black / African / Caribbean4.4%
Other / Mixed4.8%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences5118
Anti-social behaviour1836
Criminal damage and arson926
Shoplifting740
Other theft713

school Local Schools

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Langley Park Primary Academy

Good415 pupils
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Bearsted Primary Academy

Outstanding177 pupils
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Snowfields Academy

85 pupils
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Boughton Monchelsea Primary School

Good207 pupils
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East Farleigh Primary School

Good205 pupils
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Hollingbourne Primary School

Good100 pupils
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Lenham Primary School

Good210 pupils
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Platts Heath Primary School

Good55 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

47 nearby
  • Co-Op
  • Co-Operative
  • Fairway Food & Wine
  • Holland And Barrett
  • Karsons Pharmacy
  • + 42 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

28 nearby
  • The Butchers Block
  • Aaron P Stone's Casino Rooms
  • Carpenters Arms
  • Coopers Arms P.H.
  • Eagle Tavern
  • + 23 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

48 nearby
  • 308sniper
  • AMALA BUKA LIMITED
  • Brettingtons Steak And Lobster House
  • Cafe In The Crypt
  • Cafe Nucleus
  • + 43 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

30 nearby
  • Borstal Fish Bar
  • Cappadocia Fish & Chips Kebab
  • Cardamon Club
  • Chicken World Rochester
  • Chinese Food
  • + 25 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Gordon Hotel
  • Harmony House
  • Riverview Lodge
  • The Ship Inn
  • Travelodge Hotels Limited
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co-op
  • Co-op
  • Londis