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ME19 4XQ Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Tonbridge and Malling
About ME19 4XQ: area rating, property, schools and local change
ME19 4XQ is a postcode in Kings Hill, Tonbridge and Malling, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near ME19 4XQ, then scores the surrounding small area 51/100 - bottom 43% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around ME19 4XQ are property market signals and jobs, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for ME19 4XQ is based on Tonbridge and Malling 002 Census 2021. It covers 11,827 residents, 1,344 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 38, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 64% owner-occupied, 15% privately rented, 19% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 3/10.
For property prices near ME19 4XQ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the ME19 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £685k from 91 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near ME19 4XQ can compare 5 state schools within one mile, including 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near ME19 4XQ by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around ME19 4XQ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 5 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about ME19 4XQ
Is ME19 4XQ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 51/100 (bottom 43% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near ME19 4XQ?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near ME19 4XQ?
5 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for ME19 4XQ?
LocaleIQ matched ME19 4XQ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in ME19 4XQ?
The latest median sold price is £685k based on 91 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around ME19 4XQ?
LocaleIQ currently shows 5 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.