About Kent Street

Kent Street is located in the county of Kent, England, within the ME18 postcode area. This street is part of a rural setting, surrounded by fields and farmland, which provides a sense of openness and space. The area is primarily residential, featuring a mix of traditional and modern homes that reflect the local architecture. Nearby, you will find various amenities that cater to the needs of residents. Local shops and services are accessible within a short drive, while larger towns are not far away. The surrounding countryside offers opportunities for walking and enjoying the outdoors, making it a suitable location for those who appreciate a quieter lifestyle while still being within reach of urban conveniences.

School Ratings in Kent Street

Kent Street is served by 58 schools. A further 3 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Kent Street

Property prices average £545K across the area, and detached homes are the most common property type, typically selling for £658K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Kent Street

Local crime rates sit lower than national averages. Criminal damage & arson accounts for the highest share in Kent Street, with 4 incidents logged in January 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Kent Street

Based on the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Kent Street falls within the mid-range nationally for overall deprivation. Working-age employment is around the national average for the area. Income levels locally sit close to the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Kent Street

Superfast broadband reaches parts of Kent Street, though coverage is not uniform. 4G mobile signal is available in most areas, with 5G access more limited. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 1,012 sales

Average Price £545K
£10K — £3.55M
Detached £658K 426
Semi £439K 254
Terraced £370K 175
Flat £260K 81

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

40 Primary
8 Secondary
10 Other
Kings Hill School Primary and Nursery Primary Outstanding 0.7 miles Mereworth Community Primary School Primary Good 0.8 miles Valley Invicta Primary School At Kings Hill Primary 0.9 miles The Discovery School Primary Outstanding 1.5 miles Wateringbury Church of England Primary School Primary 1.9 miles Offham Primary School Primary 2.1 miles West Malling Church of England Primary School and McGinty Speech and Language Srp Primary Good 2.2 miles More Park Catholic Primary School Primary 2.5 miles The Malling School Secondary Good 2.8 miles Lift St James the Great Primary Good 2.9 miles Woodlands Children's Centre 3 miles The Rosewood School Good 3 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Kent Street IMD 2025

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Kent Street in the mid-range nationally. Employment and income levels are close to the England average, with a mix of opportunities across sectors. Overall living conditions are comparable to similar areas across the country.

Overall Deprivation
6/10
Income
7/10
Employment
7/10
Education
7/10
Health
8/10
Housing
2/10
Living Environment
3/10
2,988 Children (0-15) 16%
11,722 Working Age 62%
5,465 Older (60+) 29%
Above Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 18% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 14.2% 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 Kent Street 20 crimes · January 2026

Low Crime Area

Reported crime in Kent Street falls below the national average, suggesting a comparatively safe environment. Criminal damage & arson tops the list of recorded incidents, but figures are low overall. Residents and visitors alike tend to find this a quiet and reassuring small town.

4 Criminal Damage & Arson
3 Anti-Social Behaviour
3 Vehicle Crime
3 Violence & Sexual Offences
2 Other Theft
2 Public Order
1 Burglary
1 Weapons
1 Theft from Person
Local Policing
Kent East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury
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 2.8 miles
Barming Train Station 4.2 miles
Aylesford Train Station 4.3 miles
Beltring Train Station 4.3 miles
New Hythe Train Station 4.5 miles
East Farleigh Train Station 4.5 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Herne Pound 0.6 miles Mereworth 0.6 miles Pizien Well 0.9 miles St Leonard's Street 1.4 miles West Peckham 1.8 miles Nettlestead 1.8 miles Red Hill 1.9 miles East Malling Heath 2 miles Wateringbury 2 miles New Town 2 miles Offham 2 miles Well Street 2.2 miles

Local Government

District Tonbridge and Malling
County Kent
Ward Downs and Mereworth
Constituency Tonbridge and Malling
Parish Mereworth
Region South East

Streets in ME18 30 shown View all streets

A26 2 Acott Fields 1 Allington Gardens 1 B2162 5 Barming Road 1 Beech Road 5 Benover Road 11 Bishops Close 1 Blunden Lane 3 Borton Close 1 Bow Hill 3 Bow Road 8 Bow Terrace 2 Bryant Close 1 Butcher's Lane 6 Canon Lane 3 Church Close 1 Church Road 2 Church Street 4 Claygate Road 5 Cleavesland 2 Cobbs Close 2 Courtlands 1 Courtlands Close 1 Danns Lane 3 Darman Lane 2 Downs Road 1 Emmet Hill Lane 1 Fairlawn Close 1 Forge Lane 2

Postcodes in ME18 50 shown View all postcodes

ME18 5AA ME18 5AB ME18 5AD ME18 5AF ME18 5AG ME18 5AH ME18 5AJ ME18 5AL ME18 5AN ME18 5AQ ME18 5AR ME18 5AS ME18 5AT ME18 5AU ME18 5AX ME18 5AY ME18 5BA ME18 5BB ME18 5BD ME18 5BE ME18 5BF ME18 5BG ME18 5BH ME18 5BJ ME18 5BL ME18 5BN ME18 5BP ME18 5BQ ME18 5BS ME18 5BT ME18 5BU ME18 5BX ME18 5BY ME18 5BZ ME18 5DA ME18 5DD ME18 5DE ME18 5DF ME18 5DG ME18 5DH ME18 5DJ ME18 5DL ME18 5DN ME18 5DP ME18 5DQ ME18 5DR ME18 5DS ME18 5DT ME18 5DU ME18 5DW