Area guide · Tonbridge and Malling

Living in Kings Hill

A snapshot of life in Kings Hill, South East — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Kings Hill is a village in Tonbridge and Malling, South East with a population of 9,963. The average house price is £546,021 and the overall crime rate is 12.2 per 1,000 residents.

Where Kings Hill ranks

Population

9,963

Avg House Price

£546,021

Crime Rate

12.2/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

372 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£32,641

Median Age

43.4

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Kings Hill's detached homes (£681,016) command roughly 2.3× the price of a flat (£298,893).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Kings Hill prices have fallen 16% over the last 9 years (£648,439 → £546,021).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£681,016	£640,000	61
Semi-Detached	£460,500	£463,250	22
Terraced	£452,685	£442,000	31
Flat	£298,893	£316,250	14

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Kings Hill is 12.2 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Kings Hill: violent crime (37% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	3
Primary	3
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Kings Hill School Primary and Nursery	Primary	Outstanding
The Discovery School	Primary	Outstanding
Valley Invicta Primary School At Kings Hill	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Kings Hill averages 372 Mbps — 272% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Kings Hill homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 70.3% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	73.3
% Rated C or Above	70.3%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,084

Demographics & Economy

Population	9,963
Median Age	43.4
Median Household Income	£32,641
Employment Rate	61.1%
Owner Occupied	70%
Degree-Level Qualified	32.5%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Kings Hill?

The average house price in Kings Hill is £546,021 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Kings Hill?

The most affordable entry point in Kings Hill is a flat, with an average price of £298,893.

Is Kings Hill a safe place to live?

Kings Hill has a recorded crime rate of 12.2 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Kings Hill?

Kings Hill has 3 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Kings Hill?

Average broadband download speeds in Kings Hill are around 372 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 92.5% of premises.

How big is Kings Hill?

Kings Hill is a settlement in Tonbridge and Malling with a population of approximately 9,963.

Most compared with

How does Kings Hill stack up against its neighbours?

Bearsted

Kings Hill

House price: £588,043 · £546,021
Crime rate: 0.1 · 12.2
Distance: 7.3 mi

Borough Green

Kings Hill

House price: £437,193 · £546,021
Crime rate: N/A · 12.2
Distance: 4.2 mi

Chadwell St Mary

Kings Hill

House price: £363,414 · £546,021
Crime rate: 72.2 · 12.2
Distance: 14.8 mi

Chatham

Kings Hill

House price: £321,268 · £546,021
Crime rate: 0.3 · 12.2
Distance: 8.3 mi

Coxheath

Kings Hill

House price: £375,973 · £546,021
Crime rate: 0.2 · 12.2
Distance: 4.9 mi

Cranbrook (Tunbridge Wells)

Kings Hill

House price: £416,230 · £546,021
Crime rate: N/A · 12.2
Distance: 13.5 mi

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