Swan Street is in West Malling and in Tonbridge And Malling district. ME19 6JU is located in the East Malling, West Malling & Offham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Tonbridge and Malling. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Swan Street, West Malling, ME19 6JU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME19 6LP, ME19 6LU, ME19 6QH, ME19 6QR, ME19 6QT, ME19 6PP, ME19 6FE, ME19 6LL, ME19 6NA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ME19 6JU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.2% 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 | 49.4% | 55.2% | 5.8% | 51.0% | 4.2% |
| Male | 50.6% | 44.8% | -5.8% | 49.0% | -4.2% |
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 | 36.1% | 34.9% | -1.2% | 37.9% | -3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.6% | 39.1% | 0.5% | 44.2% | -5.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 2.4% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 14.9% | 3.7% | 9.1% | 5.8% |
| Widowed | 9.7% | 8.7% | -1.0% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
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 (87.4%) 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 | 45.7% | 50.3% | 4.6% | 48.4% | 1.9% |
| Good health | 36.7% | 37.1% | 0.4% | 33.6% | 3.5% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 8% | -4.7% | 12.7% | -4.7% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 3.4% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 18.1% | 15.2% | -2.9% | 18.2% | -3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.3% | 6.9% | -2.4% | 9.6% | -2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 15.2% | 2.4% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 5.9% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 18.3% | 5.5% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 38% | 36.7% | -1.3% | 33.8% | 2.9% |
| Other | 5.3% | 1.7% | -3.6% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 96.8% | 93% | -3.8% | 81.4% | 11.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 85% 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 | 90.8% | 85% | -5.8% | 83.2% | 1.8% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 6.7% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 1.8% | -0.5% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.3% | 84.7% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 1.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 5.5% | 4.6% | 9.8% | -4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 6.1% | 4.1% | 2.2% | 3.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.1% | 1.5% | -4.6% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.5% | 76.7% | 8.8% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North Africa | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 4.3% | 13.5% | -9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.8% | 37.2% | 4.6% |
| Christian | 51.1% | 46.2% | 4.9% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Swan Street was 138.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 292.8% higher than the Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Swan Street has the 7th highest crime rate of 74 local areas in Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh and the 43rd highest crime rate of 404 local areas in Tonbridge and Malling .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 60.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 Swan Street, West Malling, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,300,000 | 2020-07-03 | £1,515,394 |
| 47 Swan Street, West Malling, Kent Other, an established residential building | £531,000 | 2015-11-09 | £682,412 |
| The Stables Swan Yard Swan Street, West Malling, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2011-10-07 | £456,842 |
| 41 Swan Street, West Malling, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £670,000 | 2006-11-16 | £1,290,563 |
| 37 Swan Street, West Malling, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2003-04-11 | £659,571 |
ME19 6JU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 6JU 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 | 113 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Self-Employed | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Other | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Education | 22 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Malling Church of England Primary School and McGinty Speech and Language Centre Old Cricket Ground , Norman Road ME19 6RL | 3out of 4 | 47 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| More Park Catholic Primary School Lucks Hill , ME19 6HN | 3out of 4 | 796 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Invicta Primary School At Leybourne Chase Derby Drive , Leybourne Chase ME19 5FF | 3out of 4 | 1,341 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leybourne, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy Rectory Lane North , Leybourne ME19 5HD | 4out of 4 | 1,535 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James the Great Academy Chapman Way , ME19 6SD | 3out of 4 | 1,862 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 2,035 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holmesdale School Malling Road , ME6 5HS | 1out of 4 | 4,141 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holmesdale School Malling Road , ME6 5HS | - not rated | 4,172 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aylesford School Teapot Lane , ME20 7JU | 2out of 4 | 4,285 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 | 1,363 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grow 19 LTD Wolfe Building , Malling Road ME6 5HS | - not rated | 4,172 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St.Leonard's | 47 Swan Street, West Malling | 13 yd | |
| Rose's Coffee And Juice | 18 - 20 Swan Street, West Malling | 26 yd | |
| Imperial Dynasty | Imperial Dynasty, 20 High Street | 79 yd | |
| Chef's Table | 46 King Street, West Malling | 83 yd | |
| Frank's Restaurant And Mussel Bar | 53 - 57 High Street, West Malling | 84 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Swan | 35 Swan Street, West Malling | 12 yd | |
| Malling Town Club | Malling Town Club, 4-8 Swan Street | 49 yd | |
| Joiners Arms | 64 High Street, West Malling | 79 yd | |
| Malling Abbey Masonic Club | 43 High Street, West Malling | 79 yd | |
| The Bull Inn | Bull Inn, 1 High Street | 84 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fish Expert | 15 Swan Street, West Malling | 13 yd | |
| Lovely | 74 High Street, West Malling | 77 yd | |
| Rain Grill | 90 High Street, West Malling | 204 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 79 - 81 High Street, West Malling | 119 yd | |
| Waitrose | Waitrose Ltd, Fortune Way | 671 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Old County Ground NORMAN ROAD | grass pitches | 415 yd |
| More Park Catholic Primary School LUCKS HILL | grass pitches | 607 yd |
| West Malling Village Hall WEST MALLING VILLAGE HALL WEST MALLING VILLAGE HALL NORMAN ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 968 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 | 94.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 55.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 55.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 55.6% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 171.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 125.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.