Sportsmans Cottages is in Kings Hill, West Malling and in Tonbridge And Malling district. ME19 4PH is located in the Kings Hill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Tonbridge and Malling. This postcode has been in use since 1995-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sportsmans Cottages, Kings Hill, West Malling, ME19 4PH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ME19 4PH has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 48.1% | -1.9% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 50% | 51.9% | 1.9% | 49.0% | 2.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of ME19 4PH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.5% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 28.8% | 28.6% | -0.2% | 37.9% | -9.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.3% | 54.5% | -0.8% | 44.2% | 10.3% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 2.6% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 12.6% | 2.4% | 9.1% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 63.5% | 66.9% | 3.4% | 48.4% | 18.5% |
| Good health | 28.2% | 24.9% | -3.3% | 33.6% | -8.7% |
| Fair health | 5.8% | 6.2% | 0.4% | 12.7% | -6.5% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around ME19 4PH this area, 9.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.9% | 9.5% | 1.6% | 18.2% | -8.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.7% | 12.1% | -5.6% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.1% | 13.4% | -5.7% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 4.8% | 3.4% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.4% | 18.2% | 3.8% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.5% | 38.5% | 5.0% | 33.8% | 4.7% |
| Other | 6% | 3.5% | -2.5% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 4.4% | 4.1% | 2.5% | 1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 94.8% | 81.3% | -13.5% | 81.4% | -0.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 85.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.6% | 85.1% | -8.5% | 83.2% | 1.9% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 3.2% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 4.1% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 4.7% | 3.8% | 5.6% | -0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.6% | 85.1% | -8.5% | 83.2% | 1.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 10.2% | 9.6% | 9.8% | 0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 4% | 1.8% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86% | 76.7% | 9.3% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 8.5% | 13.5% | -5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.7% | 37.2% | 7.5% |
| Christian | 43% | 46.2% | -3.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sportsmans Cottages was 102.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 90.7% higher than the East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sportsmans Cottages has the 6th highest crime rate of 36 local areas in East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury and the 75th highest crime rate of 404 local areas in Tonbridge and Malling .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 25.4%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Sportsmans Cottages, West Malling, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2016-06-07 | £925,714 |
| 5 Sportsmans Cottages, West Malling, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2007-10-02 | £795,273 |
| 5 Sportsmans Cottages, West Malling, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 1999-11-22 | £1,158,047 |
| 5 Sportsmans Cottages, West Malling, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 1999-05-17 | £1,132,627 |
| 3 Sportsmans Cottages, West Malling, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 1998-10-09 | £1,019,732 |
ME19 4PH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 101 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Education | 24 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Invicta Primary School At Kings Hill Warwick Way (Off Tower View) , Kings Hill ME19 4AL | 3out of 4 | 645 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Hill School Primary and Nursery Crispin Way , Kings Hill ME19 4LS | 3out of 4 | 1,026 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Discovery School Discovery Drive , Kings Hill ME19 4GJ | 4out of 4 | 1,674 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Malling Church of England Primary School and McGinty Speech and Language Centre Old Cricket Ground , Norman Road ME19 6RL | 3out of 4 | 1,904 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| More Park Catholic Primary School Lucks Hill , ME19 6HN | 3out of 4 | 2,306 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Malling School Beech Road , East Malling ME19 6DH | 2out of 4 | 2,841 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aylesford School Teapot Lane , ME20 7JU | 2out of 4 | 5,329 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent Health Needs Education Service 40 Teddington Drive , Leybourne ME19 5FF | 2out of 4 | 3,217 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rolex Catering | 1 Jubilee Way, Kings Hill | 248 yd | |
| David Lloyd Leisure | 21 Kings Hill Avenue, Kings Hill | 671 yd | |
| Blue Apple Catering | 1 Kings Hill Avenue, Kings Hill | 671 yd | |
| Kings Gurkha | 9 Liberty Square, Kings Hill | 844 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | The Control Tower, 29 Liberty Square | 844 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Spitfire | 1 Liberty Square, Kings Hill | 844 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis Belle Sandwich Shop | 14 Liberty Square, Kings Hill | 844 yd | |
| Panku | Asda, 1 Alexander Grove | 853 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 17 Queen Street, Kings Hill | 866 yd | |
| Humphrey's Of Kings Hill | 19 Queen Street, Kings Hill | 866 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASDA Superstore | Asda, 1 Alexander Grove | 853 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Infinity Fitness Uk KINGS HILL AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 673 yd |
| David Lloyd Club (Kings Hill) KINGS HILL AVENUE | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 790 yd |
| Kings Hill School CRISPIN WAY | grass pitches | 974 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 626.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 625.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.