Grassmere Leybourne, Tonbridge and Malling
40 addresses across 2 postcodes (ME19), about 150 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 40600394.
- Sales: 39 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £600,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 24 homes have an energy certificate (A: 1, C: 18, D: 5).
- Flood: 5 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 C; 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 West Malling, about 1.2 km (0.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 650 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 18 to 24 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 40 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Thornhills Medical Practice, about 760 m (0.5 miles) away.
- People: About 400 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 84% of households owned their home and 26% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 36 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £600,000 | £600,000 | £600,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £558,000 | £558,000 | £558,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £283,000 | £283,000 | £283,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £336,500 | £336,500 | £336,500 |
| 2018 | 1 | £465,000 | £465,000 | £465,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £245,000 | £245,000 | £245,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £188,000 | £188,000 | £188,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £227,500 | £227,500 | £227,500 |
| 2012 | 1 | £347,500 | £347,500 | £347,500 |
| 2011 | 1 | £187,000 | £187,000 | £187,000 |
| 2010 | 2 | £180,000 | £173,000 | £187,000 |
| 2008 | 2 | £319,500 | £299,000 | £340,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Nov 2024 | 18 ME19 5QP | Detached | £600,000 | |
| 29 Apr 2022 | 18 ME19 5QP | Detached | £558,000 | |
| 18 Jun 2021 | 23 ME19 5QP | Terraced | £283,000 | |
| 20 Nov 2020 | 2 ME19 5QP | Detached | £336,500 | |
| 27 Jun 2018 | 18 ME19 5QP | Detached | £465,000 | |
| 19 Aug 2016 | 23 ME19 5QP | Terraced | £245,000 | |
| 14 Apr 2014 | 23 ME19 5QP | Terraced | £188,000 | |
| 6 Nov 2013 | 3 ME19 5QP | Semi-detached | £227,500 | |
| 10 Aug 2012 | 26 ME19 5QP | Detached | £347,500 | |
| 11 Nov 2011 | 25 ME19 5QP | Terraced | £187,000 | |
| 23 Jul 2010 | 23 ME19 5QP | Semi-detached | £173,000 | |
| 16 Feb 2010 | 25 ME19 5QP | Terraced | £187,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2008 | 14 ME19 5QP | Detached | £299,000 | |
| 8 Feb 2008 | 28 ME19 5QP | Detached | £340,000 | |
| 2 Nov 2007 | 2 ME19 5QP | Detached | £234,995 | |
| 2 Oct 2007 | 21 ME19 5QP | Semi-detached | £249,995 | |
| 4 Jan 2007 | 28 ME19 5QP | Detached | £325,000 | |
| 4 Nov 2005 | 23 ME19 5QP | Semi-detached | £162,500 | |
| 29 Sep 2005 | 39 ME19 5QP | Detached | £290,000 | |
| 24 Jun 2004 | 25 ME19 5QP | Terraced | £159,995 | |
| 22 Apr 2004 | 4 ME19 5QP | Detached | £235,000 | |
| 16 Apr 2004 | 41 ME19 5QP | Detached | £290,000 | |
| 2 Oct 2003 | 6 ME19 5QP | Detached | £233,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2003 | 43 ME19 5QP | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 11 Oct 2002 | 41 ME19 5QP | Detached | £240,000 | |
| 5 Sep 2002 | 12 ME19 5QP | Detached | £245,000 | |
| 30 Nov 2001 | 28 ME19 5QP | Detached | £232,000 | |
| 30 Nov 2001 | 6 ME19 5QP | Detached | £176,000 | |
| 1 Nov 2001 | 39 ME19 5QP | Detached | £225,000 | |
| 24 Aug 2000 | 19 ME19 5QP | Terraced | £35,000 | Leasehold. |
| 22 May 2000 | 2 ME19 5QP | Detached | £144,000 | |
| 29 Jan 1999 | 5 ME19 5QP | Semi-detached | £108,000 | |
| 21 Jul 1998 | 24 ME19 5QP | Detached | £175,000 | |
| 17 Jul 1997 | 8 ME19 5QP | Detached | £151,500 | |
| 14 Feb 1997 | 16 ME19 5QP | Detached | £127,000 | |
| 28 May 1996 | 43 ME19 5QP | Detached | £113,500 | |
| 21 Mar 1996 | 18 ME19 5QP | Detached | £116,000 | |
| 19 Jul 1995 | 10 ME19 5QP | Detached | £124,000 | |
| 2 Feb 1995 | 18 ME19 5QP | Detached | £117,000 |
Energy performance certificates
24 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 71 m². Most common: Flat (11); House, detached (8); House, semi-detached (2). Built: 1983-1990 (20); 1976-1982 (3); 1991-1995 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (9); rented (social) (9); rented (private) (1).
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 C (32% of about 650 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.
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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 2 addresses are in areas at high risk, 3 at medium risk and 8 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
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.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| ME19 5QP | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 2 / 1 | unlikely |
| ME19 5QQ | not in 2 or 3 | 2 / 1 / 7 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 40 addresses are between 18 m and 24 m above sea level (21 m on average); the ground rises about 6 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ME19 5QP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| ME19 5QQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | West Malling 897,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| East Malling 93,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | |
| New Hythe 184,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 38 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Lunsford Lane Larkfield | 100 m |
| Bus or coach station | East Farleigh - Bull Inn | 6.6 km (4.1 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Premier Inn West Malling Car Park | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Martin Square Car Park | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 34.6 km (22 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 46.2 km (29 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Thornhills Medical Practice | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Paydens Pharmacy | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Southcot Dentalcare | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Preston Hall Hospital | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) |
| Police station | Kent Police Tactical Operations | 4 km (2.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Morrisons Daily - Maidstone Martin Square, Larkfield Cashzone | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.6 ha | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,780 m² | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 4.0 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.9 ha | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 2.6 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Peter and St Paul, a listed building (Grade II*), 690 m (0.4 miles) north-west. 16 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 3 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Peter and St Paul | Listed building, Grade II* | 690 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Leybourne Castle | Listed building, Grade II* | 750 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Leybourne Castle | Scheduled monument | 770 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Clare House | Listed building, Grade I | 780 m (0.5 miles) south |
| The Wealden Hall Restaurant | Listed building, Grade II* | 880 m (0.5 miles) east |
| St Mary's Abbey: a Benedictine abbey north and east of Water Lane | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Part of an Iron Age enclosure and a minor Roman villa 128m SSE of the Church of St James | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Castle Lake | Lake or reservoir | 580 m (0.4 miles) north |
| The Alders | Wood | 690 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Leybourne Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1 km (0.6 miles) north |
| Springetts Hill | Hill | 1.7 km (1 mile) south |
| Upper Cut | Tidal water | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) east |
| Burham Marshes | Wetland | 3.6 km (2.3 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.0 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 39 | 40 |
1 of the street's 40 addresses is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leybourne, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 480 m (0.3 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Lunsford Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 630 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Brookfield Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 640 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Apr 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Brookfield Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 710 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Lift St James the Great | Primary | 3–11 | 780 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| More Park Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Malling School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ditton Church of England Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Requires improvement (Oct 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| West Malling Church of England Primary School and McGinty Speech and Language Srp | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Valley Invicta Primary School At Leybourne Chase | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No overall grade (Jul 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Ditton Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitalize Wellness ME19 5QY | Retailers - other | 210 m | Exempt | |
| Leybourne Pre-School Ltd ME19 5QL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 370 m | 5 Very good | 17 Mar 2025 |
| Leybourne Convenience Store ME19 5QL | Retailers - other | 370 m | 5 Very good | 14 Feb 2025 |
| Little Market Coffee House ME19 5QL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 370 m | 5 Very good | 21 Aug 2026 |
| Old Rectory ME19 5PU | Pub/bar/nightclub | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 4 Good | 21 Sep 2026 |
| Larkfield Food And Wine ME20 6HP | Retailers - other | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Oct 2026 |
| Leybourne Cricket Club ME19 5HD | Pub/bar/nightclub | 480 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 14 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Wren Close (12); On or near Lunsford Lane (6); On or near Pinewood Close (4); On or near Grassmere (4); On or near Rectory Lane South (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 84% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 40% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 9% | 17% |
| Private rented | 7% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 65% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 21% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 35% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 54% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 4% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 45% | 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) | 26% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 10% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 9 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
Baywell · Redbank · Wren Close · Rectory Lane South · Heron Road · Heron Road · Woodlea · Nightingale Close · Copsehill · Highberry · Pinewood Close · Mallard Walk
All the streets in 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.