About East Malling Heath

East Malling Heath is a small village located in Kent, England, within the ME19 postcode area. It is situated to the east of the town of East Malling and is surrounded by agricultural land. The area is primarily residential, featuring a mix of modern homes and older properties. The local community is close-knit, with amenities that cater to the needs of residents. The village is well-connected by road, making it accessible for those commuting to nearby towns and cities. There are several walking paths in the vicinity, allowing for leisurely strolls through the countryside. East Malling Heath is also near various local attractions, including the nearby East Malling Research Centre, which focuses on horticultural science and agriculture. This provides opportunities for those interested in the local flora and farming practices.

School Ratings in East Malling Heath

Families in East Malling Heath have access to 81 local schools. Kings Hill School Primary and Nursery and The Discovery School are each rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 6 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in East Malling Heath

Homes sell for an average of £496K locally. Most of the housing is made up of detached homes, averaging £646K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in East Malling Heath

Crime in the area is broadly in line with the national average. Anti-social behaviour is the leading concern across East Malling Heath, with 20 incidents recorded in January 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in East Malling Heath

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places East Malling Heath around the national average for deprivation. Employment rates locally are in line with what is seen across England. Average incomes in the area are typical for England.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in East Malling Heath

East Malling Heath benefits from solid broadband infrastructure, including superfast and ultrafast services. Mobile reception across 4G and 5G is dependable in most locations. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 3,922 sales

Average Price £496K
£1K — £14.49M
Detached £646K 1,383
Semi £426K 932
Terraced £370K 959
Flat £271K 504

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

51 Primary
13 Secondary
17 Other
The Discovery School Primary Outstanding 0.5 miles The Malling School Secondary Good 1.2 miles Valley Invicta Primary School At Kings Hill Primary 1.3 miles Kings Hill School Primary and Nursery Primary Outstanding 1.3 miles Lift St James the Great Primary Good 1.4 miles More Park Catholic Primary School Primary 1.6 miles Woodlands Children's Centre 1.6 miles Wateringbury Church of England Primary School Primary 1.6 miles West Malling Church of England Primary School and McGinty Speech and Language Srp Primary Good 1.8 miles Ditton Church of England Junior School Primary 1.9 miles Ditton Infant School Primary Good 1.9 miles Barming Primary School Primary 2 miles

Deprivation and Employment in East Malling Heath IMD 2025

Deprivation levels in East Malling Heath are around the national average based on the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment is accessible for most residents and household incomes reflect the broader national picture. The area maintains a steady balance between affordability and quality of life.

Overall Deprivation
7/10
Income
7/10
Employment
7/10
Education
7/10
Health
7/10
Housing
4/10
Living Environment
8/10
7,055 Children (0-15) 22%
19,603 Working Age 60%
7,509 Older (60+) 23%
Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 23.9% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 12.8% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in East Malling Heath 129 crimes · January 2026

Average Crime Area

Crime in East Malling Heath is around the national average, with violence & sexual offences representing the most common offence type. These figures are characteristic of a town with an active centre and diverse population, and are neither unusually high nor particularly low.

51 Violence & Sexual Offences
20 Anti-Social Behaviour
12 Criminal Damage & Arson
9 Other Theft
9 Vehicle Crime
7 Burglary
7 Public Order
4 Shoplifting
4 Other Crime
3 Drugs
2 Robbery
1 Bicycle Theft
Local Policing
Kent Kings Hill
Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

East Malling Train Station 1 miles
Barming Train Station 2.3 miles
Aylesford Train Station 2.5 miles
East Farleigh Train Station 2.9 miles
New Hythe Train Station 3 miles
Maidstone Barracks Train Station 3.7 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Well Street 0.6 miles Red Hill 0.6 miles Livesey Street 0.9 miles The Rocks 0.9 miles Mill Street 1.2 miles Wateringbury 1.2 miles St Leonard's Street 1.4 miles East Malling 1.4 miles West Malling 1.4 miles Teston 1.4 miles Holt Hill 1.8 miles Ditton 1.8 miles

Local Government

District Tonbridge and Malling
County Kent
Ward Kings Hill
Constituency Tonbridge and Malling
Parish Kings Hill
Region South East

Streets in ME19 30 shown View all streets

Abbey Wood Road 1 Addington Lane 3 Addison Close 1 Admiral Way 3 Alderman Place 1 Alderwick Grove 1 Aldon Lane 2 Alexander Grove 4 Alfa Close 1 Alfriston Grove 2 Alma Road 1 Alton Avenue 3 Ames Way 2 Anisa Close 1 Arditi Walk 1 Ashton Way 8 Atlas Close 1 Baddlesmere Drive 3 Baldwin Place 1 Bancroft Lane 1 Bannister Way 3 Barleycorn 2 Barney Close 1 Bastien Lane 1 Baxter Way 3 Baywell 2 Beachamwell Drive 1 Beacon Avenue 4 Beadsman Crescent 1 Beaufighter Road 1

Postcodes in ME19 50 shown View all postcodes

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