Beech Road New Pound, Tonbridge and Malling
23 addresses across 6 postcodes (ME18,ME19), about 2 km (1.2 miles) long, classed as a local road. USRN 40600065.
- Sales: 12 recorded sales since 1995; in 2019 the median was £491,000 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 14 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 4, D: 4, E: 3, F: 1, G: 1).
- 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 G; Band D in Tonbridge and Malling costs £2,472 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Wateringbury, about 4.3 km (2.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 1.5 km (0.9 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 112 to 142 m above sea level.
- Noise: 10 of its 23 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is West Malling Group Practice, about 2.5 km (1.6 miles) away.
- People: About 1,090 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 56% of households owned their home and 29% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 1 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often vehicle crime.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 | £491,000 | £412,000 | £570,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £417,500 | £417,500 | £417,500 |
| 2016 | 2 | £616,998 | £399,995 | £834,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £450,000 | £450,000 | £450,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £450,000 | £450,000 | £450,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £359,000 | £359,000 | £359,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £182,500 | £182,500 | £182,500 |
| 2002 | 1 | £165,000 | £165,000 | £165,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £224,000 | £224,000 | £224,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Nov 2020 | 32 ME18 5QX | Semi-detached | £470,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 18 Sep 2019 | 46 ME18 5QU | Detached | £570,000 | |
| 30 May 2019 | 10 ME18 5QX | Semi-detached | £412,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2017 | 32 ME18 5QX | Semi-detached | £417,500 | |
| 11 Mar 2016 | 10 ME18 5QX | Semi-detached | £399,995 | |
| 12 Jan 2016 | 292 ME18 5QT | Detached | £834,000 | |
| 7 Nov 2014 | 291 ME18 5QJ | Detached | £450,000 | |
| 1 Dec 2010 | 46 ME18 5QU | Detached | £450,000 | |
| 30 Jul 2004 | 46 ME18 5QU | Detached | £359,000 | |
| 3 Oct 2003 | 10 ME18 5QX | Semi-detached | £182,500 | |
| 28 Mar 2002 | 32 ME18 5QX | Semi-detached | £165,000 | |
| 25 May 2000 | 46 ME18 5QU | Detached | £224,000 |
Energy performance certificates
14 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 100 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (9); House, detached (4); Bungalow, detached (1). Built: 1930-1949 (5); 1950-1966 (3); 1900-1929 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (7); rented (social) (4); rented (private) (3).
Each home's certificates and sales (7 addresses)
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band G (31% of about 1,090 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 4.
- 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: yes, Tonbridge and Malling.
Listed buildings
- 183, BUTCHERS LANE, grade II
- 222 AND 224, BUTCHERS LANE, grade II
- HOLLY COTTAGE, grade II
- ROSE COTTAGE, grade II
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
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 23 addresses are between 112 m and 142 m above sea level (130 m on average); the ground rises about 30 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ME18 5NG | 0% | 0% | 0% | 100% |
| ME18 5QJ | 67% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| ME18 5QT | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| ME18 5QU | 0% | 0% | 0% | 100% |
| ME18 5QX | 0% | 0% | 0% | 100% |
| ME19 4TP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Wateringbury 72,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) |
| West Malling 897,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.6 km (2.8 miles) | |
| Borough Green and Wrotham 438,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.1 km (3.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | None within 800 m (0.5 miles) | |
| Bus or coach station | East Farleigh - Bull Inn | 8.4 km (5.2 miles) |
| EV charging points | Gibson Building | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 34.2 km (21 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 40.8 km (25 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | West Malling Group Practice | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Kings Hill Pharmacy | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Kings Hill Dental | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Gstt @ Maidstone Hospital | 8.2 km (5.1 miles) |
| Police station | Kent Police Tactical Operations | 8.7 km (5.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | Park Garage Group - Wrotham Heath Service Station Cashzone | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 4,640 m² | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 380 m² | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 2.1 ha | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 5,980 m² | 1 km (0.7 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Mereworth Castle, a registered park or garden (Grade II*), 2.2 km (1.3 miles) south-east. 12 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Mereworth Castle | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Roadside Wood | Wood | 470 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Libbit's Shaw | Wood | 940 m (0.6 miles) south |
| Mereworth Woods | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Swanton Valley | Valley | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Gover Hill | Hill | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south-west |
| The Lake | Lake or reservoir | 3.8 km (2.3 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.8 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 9 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 13 | 23 |
10 of the street's 23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mereworth Community Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Moody Mare ME18 5QY | Pub/bar/nightclub | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 6 Dec 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Newpound Lane (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 56% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 31% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 25% | 17% |
| Private rented | 18% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 59% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 21% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 32% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 57% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 50% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 14% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 29% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 18% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 7 to 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
- ME18 5QX: 9 addresses
- ME18 5QJ: 6 addresses
- ME18 5QU: 3 addresses of 4 in the postcode
- ME18 5QT: 2 addresses of 3 in the postcode
- ME19 4TP: 2 addresses of 36 in the postcode
- ME18 5NG: 1 address of 11 in the postcode
Nearby streets
All the streets in ME18, ME19 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.