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Property investment stats for Kings Hill, South East

A complete guide to property investment in Kings Hill.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Kings Hill stands out as a well-established, family-oriented community, with owner-occupation and family household rates both in the 90th and 99th percentiles respectively. This area is marked by a high proportion of professionals and managers (in the 90th percentile), and its housing market is defined by steady demand and a moderate supply, as shown by the 146 transactions each year and homes spending an average of 82 days on the market. The median asking price for a 3-bedroom house sits at £489,998, while a 2-bedroom flat is marketed at £299,498. Rental demand is present but not dominant, with private renting in the 11th percentile, and rent-to-income at 24.1%.

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Key investment stats for Kings Hill

Median price per sq ft

£418 / sq ft

Average rental yield

4.0%

Capital growth (1y)

-4.2%

Sales in past year

146

* Property stats calculated for last full calendar year (2024).

Live property stats in Kings Hill

Live prices in Kings Hill, South East

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£562,498

25% of properties below...

£457,125

75% of properties below...

£700,000

Most expensive property

£3,450,000

Live listings

164

Median days on market

82

Should you invest in Kings Hill?

Opportunities

  • The area’s top-performing postcode district offers a higher rental yield of 4.4%, which could appeal to investors seeking above-average returns within Kings Hill.
  • Achieved prices are very close to asking prices, with just a £250 (the typical achieved discount) median discount, suggesting sellers have realistic expectations and buyers face little competition from underpricing.
  • With a price-to-income ratio of 6.1, homes in Kings Hill are more accessible than in many commuter zones, especially given the high proportion of families and owner-occupiers.

Risks

  • Capital growth over the past year has changed by -4.2%, which may signal short-term volatility or a plateau in values.
  • The private rental sector is limited (in the 11th percentile), so finding tenants could take longer than in more renter-heavy areas.
  • The population aged 20-40 is in the lower percentiles, which may limit future rental demand from younger professionals or students.

Outlook

Looking ahead, Kings Hill’s fundamentals remain strong, with a family-focused demographic and a high proportion of owner-occupiers supporting market stability. The area’s three-year capital growth stands at 6.6%, with an annualised rate of 2.2%, which, while not explosive, points to steady progress over time. Rental yields in the area average 4.0%, and the top postcode district achieves 4.4%, indicating that buy-to-let investors can still find reasonable returns.

The limited supply of private rentals and a low proportion of younger residents could constrain short-term rental growth, but the consistent demand from families is likely to underpin prices. Homes are selling within a typical timeframe of 82 days, and the small median discount of £250 (the typical achieved discount) suggests liquidity is healthy. Overall, Kings Hill offers a stable, long-term investment environment, albeit with less upside from rapid capital appreciation or booming rental demand.

Live properties in Kings Hill

Investment properties in Kings Hill, South East

4 bedroom detached house for sale
On market for 178 days

£625,000 - Offers Over

4 bedroom detached house for sale

Edgar Close, Kings Hill, West Malli...

Slow to sell properties in Kings Hill, South East
Slow to Sell
3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
Reduced by 12%

£350,000 - Guide Price

3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

Beaufighter Road, West Malling, Ken...

Big price drop properties in Kings Hill, South East
Big Price Drop
4 bedroom detached house for sale
3,918 sq ft

£1,425,000

4 bedroom detached house for sale

The Woodman, Sweets Lane, West Mall...

Properties with planning granted in Kings Hill, South East
Planning Granted
5 bedroom detached house for sale
37% below median price

£825,000 - Guide Price

5 bedroom detached house for sale

Braeburn Way, West Malling, ME19

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in Kings Hill, South East
Low Price per Sq Ft

Achieved vs asking prices

Key takeaway: Seller's market

Vendors are holding firm; properties tend to sell at close to asking.

Headline stats

• Median discount: £250

• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £12,000 below asking

• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £25,500 below asking

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 0.1%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 2.3%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 2.9%

Best places to invest in Kings Hill

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1ME194.4%2.2%£424 / sq ft
2ME18-0.6%£391 / sq ft

Data sources

GeoGlider calculates property investment stats by blending official and proprietary datasets. Here's a quick overview of key sources and how we use them:

  • HM Land Registry: Property transaction and sold-price records for England & Wales used to calculate historical capital growth, price levels and comparables.

  • Office for National Statistics (ONS): Demographic and economic indicators for the UK, including Census 2021, supporting area profiling and market context.

  • Ordnance Survey: Authoritative UK geospatial data powering accurate boundaries, roads and terrain for mapping and spatial analysis.

  • GeoProp: Our proprietary AI pipeline that processes millions of property listings to extract rich features and live market signals.

  • Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities: Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) scores and property floor areas.

  • HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC): Household income and employment data to understand local affordability and economic conditions.

Data is updated continuously, matched across sources and rigorously validated.