ME19 4DJ is a sought-after residential area on Discovery Drive, 1.3km from Kings Hill in Kings Hill. Administratively it sits within Kings Hill ward and the Tonbridge and Malling constituency.
For serious buyers, ME19 4DJ is a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. During the day, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 88% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £459k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for ME19 4DJ are sourced from Output Area E00167611 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DISCOVERY DRIVE, ME19 4DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DISCOVERY DRIVE, ME19 4DJ.
367
36
£ 68,700 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ME19 4DJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. ME19 4DJ's low deprivation rank, 88% ownership, and £459k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME19 4DJ. The average age is 36.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 258,500
4 sales · Mean £ 254,250
Detached
£ 825,000
3 sales · Mean £ 760,833
Semi-Detached
£ 595,000
1 sales · Mean £ 595,000
Terraced
£ 458,750
2 sales · Mean £ 458,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ME19 4DJ has low crime rates — 14 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Kings Hill School Primary and Nursery
Valley Invicta Primary School At Kings Hill
The Discovery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Kings Hill Golf Club0.2 km
- Kings Hill Cricket Club0.8 km
- The Spitfire0.4 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Simply Natural Supplements0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Costa Coffee0.4 km
- Costa Coffee0.4 km
- Kings Gurkha0.4 km
- Turmeric Square0.4 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- ASDA Superstore0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.4 km
- Humphrey's Of Kings Hill0.4 km
- Memphis Belle Sandwich Shop0.4 km
- Panku0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Malling2.5 km
- West Malling2.5 km
- Wateringbury2.7 km
Bus Stops
- Melrose Avenue0.1 km
- Melrose Avenue0.2 km
- Baxter Way0.2 km
- Baxter Way0.3 km
- Bovarde Avenue0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: ME194DJ · Data under Open Government Licence