Town Pop. 9,673

Living in Kings Hill: Liveability Score 55/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Kings Hill comes out at 55/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 61/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 29/100 versus a median of 60/100.

No other settlement in the ME18 postcode district scores higher. Kings Hill leads all 5. It scores 15 points above the ME18 postcode district as a whole, which averages 40/100. On healthcare specifically, Kings Hill sits 30 points above the ME18 district figure of 31/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: ME18 postcode district.

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Kings Hill scores 55 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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ME18 5AA ME18 6AA ME18 ME19 ME6

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
64 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 244 crimes
↓ 24% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 120 crimes
↓ 18% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 63 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 50 crimes
↓ 16% below national average
Vehicle crime 35 crimes
↓ 25% below national average
other 107 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Warwick Way 49 crimes
  2. 2 Queen Street 38 crimes
  3. 3 Abbey Wood Road 35 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 8.9 · PM2.5 7.2 · PM10 11.6 µg/m³
70
Green Space 26
Parks Ample 8
Sports Pitches Ample 5
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Ample 8
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Ample 8

Services

Schools
45
4 schools in area · 18 within 4km
2Outstanding2Good
  • Kings Hill School Primary and NurseryPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • The Discovery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • The Malling SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Valley Invicta Primary School At Kings HillPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
61
A&E departmentsMaidstone Hospital2.1 mi
Medway Maritime Hospital8.2 mi
Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury8.7 mi
Hospital waitsKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust0.6 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks99.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.1%
1 GP surgery in area 3 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity2,224 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
29
Full fibre (FTTP)76.4%
available across Tonbridge and Malling
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
89.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
89.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
95.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 234 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
77
Employment rate64.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed64.7%Unemployed2.3%Retired19.8%Student5%Other inactive8.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial53.7%Skilled & technical31.6%Routine & elementary14.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.4%Level 3 (A levels)19.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.6%Apprenticeship4.5%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership76%
Among the least-deprived 19% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
44
Council tax Tonbridge and Malling · 2026-27
A £1,648
B £1,923
C £2,197
D £2,472
E £3,021
F £3,571
G £4,120
H £4,944
Energy South East England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band C
Water Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
38
West Malling 1.5 mi
Wateringbury 1.7 mi
East Malling 1.7 mi
J4 M20 2.6 mi
J4 M20 2.7 mi
J3 M20 3.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
31
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 4
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways Some 3
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £585,000 72
Detached £767,500 35
Semi-detached £451,250 14
Terraced £512,500 16
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£289k £450k £615k £776k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Wateringbury 46 1.5 mi away ⇄
West Malling 42 1.7 mi away ⇄
Teston 49 1.8 mi away ⇄
Offham 38 1.9 mi away ⇄
Larkfield 56 2.6 mi away ⇄
Addington 37 2.7 mi away ⇄
Ryarsh 41 2.9 mi away ⇄
Yalding 36 3.5 mi away ⇄
Wrotham Heath 35 3.5 mi away ⇄
East Farleigh 50 3.6 mi away ⇄
Hale Street 36 3.7 mi away ⇄
Trottiscliffe 42 3.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Kings Hill a nice place to live?

Kings Hill is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Kings Hill is 55/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Kings Hill?

Kings Hill is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 619 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Kings Hill?

Among the top-rated schools in Kings Hill are Kings Hill School Primary and Nursery and The Discovery School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Kings Hill in total.

What are house prices like in Kings Hill?

The current median house price in Kings Hill is £585,000, around 105% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £767,500, semi-detached £451,250, terraced £512,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 33%. There were 72 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Kings Hill in context

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Postcode districts in Kings Hill

ME18 40 ⇄
ME19 54 ⇄
ME6 51 ⇄

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