Lancer Drive is in Kings Hill, West Malling and in Tonbridge And Malling district. ME19 4QR is located in the Kings Hill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Tonbridge and Malling. This postcode has been in use since 2013-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lancer Drive, Kings Hill, West Malling, ME19 4QR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME19 4QS, ME19 4EB, ME19 4NX, ME19 4QX, ME19 4PD, ME19 4NW, ME19 4NS, ME19 4NJ, ME19 4JT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ME19 4QR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 52.4% | 0.1% | 51.0% | 1.4% |
| Male | 47.7% | 47.6% | -0.1% | 49.0% | -1.4% |
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 4QR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 69% 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 | 30.7% | 18.5% | -12.2% | 37.9% | -19.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.2% | 69% | 19.8% | 44.2% | 24.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3% | 0.4% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 16.1% | 8.5% | -7.6% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 1% | 2.8% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 (95%) 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 | 49.7% | 70.6% | 20.9% | 48.4% | 22.2% |
| Good health | 37.3% | 24.4% | -12.9% | 33.6% | -9.2% |
| Fair health | 9% | 4.2% | -4.8% | 12.7% | -8.5% |
| Bad health | 3% | 0.8% | -2.2% | 4.0% | -3.2% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 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 4QR this area, 5.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 47.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.6% | 5.3% | -6.3% | 18.2% | -12.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.1% | 10.1% | -11.0% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.1% | 15.8% | -6.3% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 4% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 14.2% | 0.6% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.1% | 47.8% | 22.7% | 33.8% | 14.0% |
| Other | 3% | 2.8% | -0.2% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 3.1% | 1.8% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 2.5% | 1.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 0.5% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 93% | 85% | -8.0% | 81.4% | 3.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 83.6% 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 | 95.3% | 83.6% | -11.7% | 83.2% | 0.4% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 6.5% | 6.2% | 2.7% | 3.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 6.3% | 5.0% | 5.6% | 0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94% | 83.8% | -10.2% | 83.2% | 0.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 8.9% | 7.9% | 9.8% | -0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 2.9% | -0.8% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.7% | 76.7% | 13.0% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 3.4% | 13.5% | -10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.6% | 37.2% | -1.6% |
| Christian | 54.7% | 46.2% | 8.5% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.9% | 6.5% | -2.6% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 2.6% | 6.0% | -3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lancer Drive was 17.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.4% lower than the East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lancer Drive has the 13th lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury and the 75th lowest crime rate of 404 local areas in Tonbridge and Malling .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 10.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Lancer Drive, West Malling, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £489,000 | 2025-03-27 | £490,514 |
| 2 Lancer Drive, West Malling, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £590,000 | 2023-12-18 | £616,645 |
| 17 Lancer Drive, West Malling, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £489,000 | 2023-10-10 | £494,083 |
| 14 Lancer Drive, West Malling, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £477,000 | 2023-03-31 | £479,416 |
| 9 Lancer Drive, West Malling, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £535,000 | 2022-02-25 | £571,897 |
ME19 4QR area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
ME19 4QR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 128 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 506 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Hill School Primary and Nursery Crispin Way , Kings Hill ME19 4LS | 3out of 4 | 1,051 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Invicta Primary School At Kings Hill Warwick Way (Off Tower View) , Kings Hill ME19 4AL | 3out of 4 | 1,063 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,597 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| More Park Catholic Primary School Lucks Hill , ME19 6HN | 3out of 4 | 2,638 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 | 2,601 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aylesford School Teapot Lane , ME20 7JU | 2out of 4 | 4,924 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 | 3,982 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helens Montessori School Lower Road , East Farleigh ME15 0JT | - not rated | 5,053 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 Hill Sports Park | The Sports Pavilion, 200 Beacon Avenue | 843 yd | |
| Kings Gurkha | 9 Liberty Square, Kings Hill | 949 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | The Control Tower, 29 Liberty Square | 949 yd | |
| The Greedy Goose | 10 Liberty Square, Kings Hill | 949 yd | |
| Turmeric Square | 11 - 12 Liberty Square, Kings Hill | 976 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Hill Cricket Club | Cricket Pavilion, 17 Tiffen Way | 297 yd | |
| Kings Hill Golf Club | Fortune Way, Kings Hill | 896 yd | |
| The Spitfire | 1 Liberty Square, Kings Hill | 949 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panku | Asda, 1 Alexander Grove | 868 yd | |
| Memphis Belle Sandwich Shop | 14 Liberty Square, Kings Hill | 949 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 17 Queen Street, Kings Hill | 1,005 yd | |
| Humphrey's Of Kings Hill | 19 Queen Street, Kings Hill | 1,005 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASDA Superstore | Asda, 1 Alexander Grove | 868 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kings Hill Cricket Club CRICKET PAVILION CRICKET PAVILION TIFFEN WAY | grass pitches | 237 yd |
| The Discovery School DISCOVERY DRIVE | grass pitches | 374 yd |
| Kings Hill Sports Park Beacon Avenue | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 843 yd |
| Kings Hill Golf Club FORTUNE WAY | golf | 905 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 | 79.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 303.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 175.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.