Merlyn Drive, Kings Hill, West Malling
House prices, sold prices and local information for ME19 4ZD.
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At a glance
7 property sales on Merlyn Drive, Kings Hill, West Malling have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2023. The most recent sale was on 7 Feb 2024. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £667,496.
House prices on Merlyn Drive compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Merlyn Drive has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all ME19 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 7 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £667,496 | 28 Jul 2023 |
| Semi-detached | 1 | £624,995 | 7 Feb 2024 |
Sold prices on Merlyn Drive
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4, Merlyn Drive ME19 4ZD | 7 Feb 2024 | £624,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 1, Merlyn Drive ME19 4ZD | 28 Jul 2023 | £699,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 10, Merlyn Drive ME19 4ZD | 28 Jul 2023 | £634,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 2, Merlyn Drive ME19 4ZD | 28 Jul 2023 | £699,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 3, Merlyn Drive ME19 4ZD | 28 Jul 2023 | £600,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 6, Merlyn Drive ME19 4ZD | 28 Jul 2023 | £689,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 8, Merlyn Drive ME19 4ZD | 21 Jul 2023 | £679,995 | Detached New build | 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.
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Schools near Merlyn Drive
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Invicta Primary School At Kings Hill 226 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| The Discovery School 634 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.5 mi |
| Kings Hill School Primary and Nursery 472 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.6 mi |
| West Malling Church of England Primary School and McGinty Speech and Language Srp 191 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.3 mi |
| More Park Catholic Primary School 183 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 2–11 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| The Malling School 1,051 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 1.5 mi |
| Lift St James the Great 176 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| Offham Primary School 201 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.8 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, shops and health
Train stations
- West Malling station 1.2 mi · 23 min walk
- East Malling station 1.5 mi · 29 min walk
- Wateringbury station 1.9 mi · 39 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Regent Way (opp, Beacon Avenue) 6 min walk
- Regent Way (adj, Beacon Avenue) 6 min walk
- Tower View (S-bound, Tower View) 6 min walk
- Baxter Way (opp, Tower View) 6 min walk
GP surgeries
- West Malling Group Practice
37 Queen Street, Kings Hill, West Malling · 0.4 mi - Wateringbury
14 Pelican Court, Wateringbury, Maidstone · 1.6 mi - Thornhills Medical Practice
Larkfield Health Centre, Martin Square, Aylesford · 2.1 mi - Aylesford Medical Centre
The New Aylesford Surgery, Admiral Moore Drive, Aylesford · 3.2 mi
Supermarkets
- Aldi Aldi Alexander Grove, Kings Hill · 0.4 mi
- Little Waitrose Little Waitrose Kings Hill · 0.4 mi
- Asda Superstore Asda Kingshill Superstore · 0.4 mi
- Tesco Tesco West Malling Superstore · 1.2 mi
Pharmacies
- Kings Hill Pharmacy · 0.4 mi
- Boots · 1.2 mi
- Paydens Pharmacy · 2.1 mi
Dentists
- Kings Hill Dental · 0.6 mi
- Southcot Dentalcare · 2.0 mi
- Larkfield Health Centre · 2.1 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 8 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 | 7 of 10 |
| Employment | 7 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 9 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 8 of 10 |
| Crime | 9 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 4 of 10 |
| Living environment | 10 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 76.0% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 10.2% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 13.6% | 17.1% |
| Households | 1,056 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 27.8% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 64.1% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 8.2% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,983 |
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.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 68% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 98% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 75% | 92% |
Share of homes across Tonbridge and Malling with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. 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.
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Who lives around Merlyn Drive
Ethnic group
| Here | Tonbridge and Malling | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 86.7% | 93.3% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 5.1% | 2.9% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 4.1% | 2.2% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 3.1% | 1% |
| Other ethnic group | 1% | 0.6% |
Religion
| Here | Tonbridge and Malling | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 47.9% | 48.7% |
| No religion | 42.1% | 42.7% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 1% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Country of birth
| Here | Tonbridge and Malling | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.9% | 91.1% |
| Born outside the UK | 13.1% | 8.9% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Tonbridge and Malling | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 40.2% | 32.5% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 18% | 17.5% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 17% | 15.8% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 9.2% | 10.6% |
| No qualifications | 9.1% | 15.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 5.5% |
| Other qualifications | 2.5% | 2.6% |
General health
| Here | Tonbridge and Malling | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 63.4% | 51.4% |
| Good health | 27.5% | 33.3% |
| Fair health | 7% | 11.3% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 3.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.9% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Tonbridge and Malling | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 cars or vans in household | 42.2% | 34.3% |
| 1 car or van in household | 41.2% | 39.8% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 11.4% | 13.6% |
| No cars or vans in household | 5.2% | 12.3% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Tonbridge and Malling.
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