Beacon Avenue is in Kings Hill, West Malling and in Tonbridge And Malling district. ME19 4QL is located in the Kings Hill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Tonbridge and Malling. This postcode has been in use since 2012-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Beacon Avenue, Kings Hill, West Malling, ME19 4QL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME19 4QN, ME19 4NH, ME19 4NJ, ME19 4RT, ME19 4RQ, ME19 4QX, ME19 4FU, ME19 4NF, ME19 4FA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ME19 4QL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 51.4% | -0.8% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 47.8% | 48.6% | 0.8% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30.1% | 40.9% | 10.8% | 37.9% | 3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.1% | 46.6% | -8.5% | 44.2% | 2.4% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 8.4% | -1.8% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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 (89.9%) 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 | 59.4% | 58.9% | -0.5% | 48.4% | 10.5% |
| Good health | 32.2% | 31% | -1.2% | 33.6% | -2.6% |
| Fair health | 6.9% | 6.9% | 0.0% | 12.7% | -5.8% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.9% | 10% | -1.9% | 18.2% | -8.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.1% | 11.3% | -4.8% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.5% | 20.6% | -1.9% | 13.4% | 7.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 4.4% | 3.6% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.5% | 15.6% | -0.9% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.5% | 36.3% | 5.8% | 33.8% | 2.5% |
| Other | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 2.8% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| White | 89.7% | 87.6% | -2.1% | 81.4% | 6.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 87.8% 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 | 91.1% | 87.8% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 4.6% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 5.3% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 3.5% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.1% | 87.8% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 4.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 6.9% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 4.1% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 0% | -4.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.8% | 76.7% | 13.1% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 4.4% | 13.5% | -9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.7% | 37.2% | 11.5% |
| Christian | 44.6% | 46.2% | -1.6% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Beacon Avenue was 19.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.2% lower than the East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Beacon Avenue has the 14th lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury and the 87th lowest crime rate of 404 local areas in Tonbridge and Malling .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 27.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Beacon Avenue, West Malling, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £504,000 | 2024-09-16 | £500,440 |
| 8 Beacon Avenue, West Malling, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £497,500 | 2023-06-02 | £517,484 |
| 14 Beacon Avenue, West Malling, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2021-11-26 | £536,828 |
| 16 Beacon Avenue, West Malling, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £482,000 | 2021-06-25 | £537,741 |
| 2 Beacon Avenue, West Malling, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2020-12-08 | £561,304 |
ME19 4QL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 135 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Discovery School Discovery Drive , Kings Hill ME19 4GJ | 4out of 4 | 784 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Invicta Primary School At Kings Hill Warwick Way (Off Tower View) , Kings Hill ME19 4AL | 3out of 4 | 811 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Hill School Primary and Nursery Crispin Way , Kings Hill ME19 4LS | 3out of 4 | 869 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 2,444 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| More Park Catholic Primary School Lucks Hill , ME19 6HN | 3out of 4 | 2,567 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 | 2,666 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aylesford School Teapot Lane , ME20 7JU | 2out of 4 | 5,048 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 | 3,826 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helens Montessori School Lower Road , East Farleigh ME15 0JT | - not rated | 5,330 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Gurkha | 9 Liberty Square, Kings Hill | 735 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | The Control Tower, 29 Liberty Square | 735 yd | |
| The Greedy Goose | 10 Liberty Square, Kings Hill | 735 yd | |
| Turmeric Square | 11 - 12 Liberty Square, Kings Hill | 766 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 1 Queen Street, Kings Hill | 792 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Hill Cricket Club | Cricket Pavilion, 17 Tiffen Way | 564 yd | |
| The Spitfire | 1 Liberty Square, Kings Hill | 735 yd | |
| Kings Hill Golf Club | Fortune Way, Kings Hill | 817 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panku | Asda, 1 Alexander Grove | 661 yd | |
| Memphis Belle Sandwich Shop | 14 Liberty Square, Kings Hill | 735 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 17 Queen Street, Kings Hill | 792 yd | |
| Humphrey's Of Kings Hill | 19 Queen Street, Kings Hill | 792 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASDA Superstore | Asda, 1 Alexander Grove | 661 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kings Hill Cricket Club CRICKET PAVILION CRICKET PAVILION TIFFEN WAY | grass pitches | 508 yd |
| The Discovery School DISCOVERY DRIVE | grass pitches | 651 yd |
| Kings Hill Golf Club FORTUNE WAY | golf | 830 yd |
| Kings Hill School CRISPIN WAY | grass pitches | 985 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 | 36.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 319.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 291.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.