Lapins Lane, Kings Hill, West Malling
House prices, sold prices and local information for ME19 4LA, ME19 4LE.
At a glance
21 property sales on Lapins Lane, Kings Hill, West Malling have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 22 Aug 2025. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £603,764. Average sale prices rose from £512,375 in 2016 to £673,500 in 2025 (+31%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. 4 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 4 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Lapins Lane compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Lapins Lane has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all ME19 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 18 | £603,764 | 22 Aug 2025 |
| Terraced | 2 | £357,500 | 31 Oct 2024 |
| Semi-detached | 1 | £364,500 | 24 Aug 2020 |
Sold prices on Lapins Lane
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27, Lapins Lane ME19 4LA | 22 Aug 2025 | £665,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 47, Lapins Lane ME19 4LE | 6 Aug 2025 | £710,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 20, Lapins Lane ME19 4LA | 2 Jul 2025 | £779,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 25, Lapins Lane ME19 4LA | 19 Mar 2025 | £540,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 33, Lapins Lane ME19 4LA | 31 Oct 2024 | £370,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 20, Lapins Lane ME19 4LA | 12 Jan 2024 | £775,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 43, Lapins Lane ME19 4LE | 14 Oct 2022 | £560,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 55, Lapins Lane ME19 4LE | 20 Jul 2022 | £560,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 66, Lapins Lane ME19 4LE | 29 Apr 2022 | £665,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 12, Lapins Lane ME19 4LA | 24 Mar 2021 | £730,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 59, Lapins Lane ME19 4LE | 19 Feb 2021 | £745,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 54, Lapins Lane ME19 4LA | 21 Dec 2020 | £451,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 33, Lapins Lane ME19 4LA | 6 Nov 2020 | £345,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 31, Lapins Lane ME19 4LA | 24 Aug 2020 | £364,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 19, Lapins Lane ME19 4LA | 11 Dec 2018 | £600,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 70, Lapins Lane ME19 4LE | 28 Sep 2018 | £558,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 25, Lapins Lane ME19 4LA | 27 Nov 2017 | £425,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 47, Lapins Lane ME19 4LE | 12 Sep 2017 | £565,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 72, Lapins Lane ME19 4LE | 19 May 2017 | £515,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 92, Lapins Lane ME19 4LE | 19 Dec 2016 | £434,750 | Detached | Freehold |
| 11, Lapins Lane ME19 4LA | 7 Mar 2016 | £590,000 | Detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 47, Lapins Lane | £565,000 (Sep 2017) → £710,000 (Aug 2025) | +26% over 8 yrs |
| 20, Lapins Lane | £775,000 (Jan 2024) → £779,000 (Jul 2025) | +1% over 1 yr |
| 25, Lapins Lane | £425,000 (Nov 2017) → £540,000 (Mar 2025) | +27% over 7 yrs |
| 33, Lapins Lane | £345,000 (Nov 2020) → £370,000 (Oct 2024) | +7% over 4 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Lapins Lane
Crime
60 crimes were reported within about a mile of Lapins Lane in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 90% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Anti-social behaviour | 25 |
| Violence & sexual offences | 10 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 9 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Lapins Lane is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- River Bourne from Hadlow to East Peckham Flood alert area
- Lower River Medway Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Lapins Lane
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Hill School Primary and Nursery 472 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.5 mi |
| Valley Invicta Primary School At Kings Hill 226 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Mereworth Community Primary School 209 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| The Discovery School 634 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding Report | 1.3 mi |
| Wateringbury Church of England Primary School 134 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 1.8 mi |
| Offham Primary School 201 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 2.0 mi |
| West Malling Church of England Primary School and McGinty Speech and Language Srp 191 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good Report | 2.0 mi |
| More Park Catholic Primary School 183 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 2–11 | Report | 2.3 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around and local GPs
Train stations
- Wateringbury station 1.9 mi · 37 min walk
- West Malling station 2.1 mi · 42 min walk
- East Malling station 2.5 mi · 50 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Kent Street (before, Malling Road) 4 min walk
- Kent Street (after, Malling Road) 4 min walk
- Forest Way (opp, Discovery Drive) 6 min walk
- Forest Way (adj, Discovery Drive) 7 min walk
GP surgeries
- West Malling Group Practice
37 Queen Street, Kings Hill, West Malling · 0.6 mi - Wateringbury
14 Pelican Court, Wateringbury, Maidstone · 1.7 mi - Thornhills Medical Practice
Larkfield Health Centre, Martin Square, Aylesford · 3.2 mi - Hadlow Medical Centre
Old School, School Lane, Tonbridge · 3.7 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 10 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
Income: decile 10 of 10 · Crime: decile 10 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 84.7% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 14.8% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 0.5% | 17.1% |
| Households | 425 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 21.3% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 62.7% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 16.0% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,173 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
Nearby streets in ME19
- Hawley Drive£306k
- Wills Crescent£255k
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- Hazen Road£405k
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- Bannister Way£327k
- Mill Street£788k
- Baddlesmere Drive£498k
- Discovery Drive£629k
- Charlotte Way£313k
- Hilder Street£473k
- Malpass Drive£265k