A229 Chatham, Tonbridge and Malling
2 addresses across 2 postcodes (ME5), about 1.6 km (1 mile) long, classed as a a road. USRN 40600594.
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band E; Band D in Tonbridge and Malling costs £2,472 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Snodland, about 4.1 km (2.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 530 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 13.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 139 to 161 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 2 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Reach Healthcare, about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 580 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 90% of households owned their home and 31% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 9 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often public order.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Tonbridge and Malling in 2026-27: Band D £2,472 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,648 | £1,923 | £2,197 | £2,472 | £3,021 | £3,570 | £4,120 | £4,944 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band E (29% of about 550 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Taddington Wood North Of Robin Hood Lane Blue Bell Hill Chatham Kent, permissioned (690 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
Planned, as of 30 September 2026
- 5 October 2026: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway improvement works, lane closure, on the carriageway (minor works)
- 2 November 2026 to 3 November 2026: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS, Highway repair and maintenance works, no carriageway incursion, on the carriageway (minor works)
Finished in the last three months
- 26 August 2026 to 28 August 2026: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, lane closure, on the carriageway (minor works)
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 2 addresses are between 139 m and 161 m above sea level (150 m on average); the ground rises about 22 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ME5 9QL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| ME5 9RX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Snodland 276,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) |
| New Hythe 184,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) | |
| Halling 109,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 11 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Car Park Blue Bell Hill Village | 170 m |
| Bus or coach station | Chatham Railway Station | 4.9 km (3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp Pulse | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 29 km (18 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 52.6 km (33 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Reach Healthcare | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Asda Pharmacy | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lavender Dental Care | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Spire Alexandra Hospital | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Police station | Kent undercover police. | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Prayer City Cashzone | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 16 ha | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 170 m² | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.6 ha | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 9,820 m² | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 18 hectares in all.
Landmarks
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Shall Hook Wood | Wood | 140 m north-west |
| Middle Hill | Hill | 700 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Coal Bottom | Valley | 1.6 km (1 mile) east |
| Burham Marshes | Wetland | 3.5 km (2.1 miles) west |
| Horsehoe Reach | Tidal water | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) west |
| Brookland Lake | Lake or reservoir | 4 km (2.5 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 13.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 14.1 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 2 |
2 of the street's 2 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Tonbridge and Malling: see them on the Tonbridge and Malling page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tunbury Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Horsted Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Horsted Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Oaklands School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Walderslade Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Burham Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| Walderslade School | Secondary | 11–18 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Inadequate (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Greenacre School | Secondary | 11–18 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Inadequate (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckmore Park Karting Ltd ME5 9QG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 m | 5 Very good | 24 Apr 2025 |
| Great Leaps Adventure CIC ME5 9QG | Other catering premises | 280 m | 5 Very good | 1 Mar 2022 |
| Bridgewood Day Nursery ME5 9RX | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 280 m | 5 Very good | 14 Apr 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Public order | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Parking Area (5); On or near Phoenix Mews (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 90% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 46% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 61% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 27% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 31% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 63% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 2% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 57% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 12% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 31% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 15% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Maidstone Road · Phoenix Mews · Hallsfield Road · Maidstone Road · Sadlers Close · Kissick Gardens · Ashleigh Gardens · A229 · A229
All the streets in ME5 and across Tonbridge and Malling.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.