About New Town

New Town is located in Kent, England, within the ME19 postcode area. This area is primarily residential, featuring a mix of modern housing and green spaces. The local amenities include shops, schools, and parks, catering to the needs of families and residents. Transport links are accessible, with nearby road connections facilitating travel to surrounding towns and cities. The community is served by various public transport options, making it convenient for commuting. New Town offers a peaceful environment while still providing essential services, making it a suitable choice for those looking to settle in a family-friendly area.

School Ratings in New Town

New Town is served by 62 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 New Town

Property prices average £496K across the area, and detached homes are the most common property type, typically selling for £646K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in New Town

Local crime rates sit broadly in line with national averages. Anti-social behaviour accounts for the highest share in New Town, with 20 incidents logged in January 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in New Town

Based on the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, New Town 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 New Town

Most properties in New Town can access superfast or ultrafast broadband. 4G coverage is extensive and 5G is increasingly available across the area. 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

41 Primary
9 Secondary
12 Other
West Malling Church of England Primary School and McGinty Speech and Language Srp Primary Good 0.3 miles More Park Catholic Primary School Primary 0.8 miles Offham Primary School Primary 0.8 miles The Rosewood School Good 1 miles Valley Invicta Primary School At Leybourne Chase Primary 1 miles Valley Invicta Primary School At Kings Hill Primary 1.2 miles Leybourne, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy Primary 1.3 miles Kings Hill School Primary and Nursery Primary Outstanding 1.4 miles Lift St James the Great Primary Good 1.4 miles Woodlands Children's Centre 1.4 miles The Malling School Secondary Good 1.5 miles Ryarsh Primary School Primary Good 1.5 miles

Deprivation and Employment in New Town IMD 2025

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places New Town 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
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 New Town 129 crimes · January 2026

Average Crime Area

New Town experiences crime rates that are roughly comparable to the national picture. Violence & sexual offences is the most reported category, consistent with broader patterns across similar communities. Day-to-day life here reflects the usual mix of challenges found in any established town.

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 East Malling, West Malling & Offham
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 1.7 miles
New Hythe Train Station 2.7 miles
Aylesford Train Station 2.9 miles
Snodland Train Station 3.3 miles
Barming Train Station 3.4 miles
East Farleigh Train Station 4.5 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

West Malling 0.6 miles St Leonard's Street 0.6 miles Leybourne 0.9 miles Offham 1.2 miles Mill Street 1.2 miles Ryarsh 1.2 miles Well Street 1.4 miles Lunsford 1.8 miles Addington 1.8 miles East Malling Heath 1.8 miles East Malling 1.9 miles Larkfield 2 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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