Postcode report
Is ME19 5AY a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About ME19 5AY: area rating, property, schools and local change
ME19 5AY is a postcode in Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh, 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 5AY, then scores the surrounding small area 62/100 - top 35% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around ME19 5AY are health and local prosperity, while housing 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 5AY is based on Tonbridge and Malling 014 Census 2021. It covers 12,403 residents, 257 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 44, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 71% owner-occupied, 12% privately rented, 15% 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 7/10.
For property prices near ME19 5AY, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the ME19 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £685k from 79 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near ME19 5AY can compare 1 state schools within one mile, including 1 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 5AY 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.
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds near ME19 5AY; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about ME19 5AY
Is ME19 5AY a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 62/100 (top 35% 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 5AY?
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 5AY?
1 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for ME19 5AY?
LocaleIQ matched ME19 5AY to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in ME19 5AY?
The latest median sold price is £685k based on 79 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around ME19 5AY?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.