West MallingME19
Tonbridge and Malling · South East
# West Malling (ME19) West Malling in Kent shows moderate market dynamics with a trajectory score of 50.4, placing it at the 52nd percentile nationally. Over the past five years, capital appreciation has been relatively subdued at 2.5% CAGR, whilst rental growth has significantly outpaced this at 5.4% CAGR, suggesting rental yields have compressed less than selling prices. The district exhibits minimal population growth of 0.8% over the same period, indicating demographic stability rather than expansion. Currently positioned in the pre-cursor gentrification stage, West Malling presents a mixed picture for investors: modest capital growth balanced against stronger rental returns, though fundamentals remain constrained by limited population dynamics.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 1Property prices up 2.2% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.4% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.8% per year
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What's changing in West Malling · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 0.6 points this month to 51/100, driven mainly by safety.
West Malling (ME19) common questions
Is West Malling up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies West Malling (ME19) as Pre-Cursor. Its trajectory score is 51/100 (Strong), in the top 44% of districts nationally. The score is up 1.0 points over the last 12 months.
Is West Malling safe?
West Malling has a safety score of 30/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in West Malling?
The average property price in West Malling (ME19) is £421k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 2.2% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in West Malling?
The median monthly rent in West Malling (ME19) is £1,458 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near West Malling?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Aylesford (ME20), Snodland (ME6), Maidstone (ME18), Maidstone (ME16), Maidstone (ME14). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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