The Discovery School
Outstanding1.35 miles · Ages 4–11
Community school
Inspected 21 Feb 2023
Property History
2, RIVERS CLOSE, WATERINGBURY, MAIDSTONE, TONBRIDGE AND MALLING, KENT, ME18 5RP
All transactions shown for this property are Category A sales. This means all sales were at market value in an arms length transaction.
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| Date | Price | £/sq ft (based on EPC) | Type | Tenure | New Build? | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18-01-2013 | £309,500 | £257 | Detached | Freehold | No | A |
| 09-06-2006 | £318,000 | £264 | Detached | Freehold | No | A |
| 05-06-1998 | £155,000 | £129 | Detached | Freehold | Yes | A |
Matched EPC Certificates
EPC records are first filtered to the same postcode, then ranked using PostgreSQL fuzzy matching across address components (PAON, SAON/unit, street and locality). The Match score reflects this weighted address similarity, and higher scores indicate stronger confidence the EPC belongs to this property.
| Lodgement Date | Rating | Potential | Address | floor space (sq ft) | Match Score | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 May 2012 | D | B | 2, Rivers Close, Wateringbury | 1,206 | High (100) | View |
Estimated Council Tax
2026/27 estimate£2,472–£3,021 per year
Likely Bands D–E · standard two-adult charge
Based on 3 recorded sales, adjusted to 1991 values using house-price indices.
This is an estimate, not the property's official band or bill. It uses Tonbridge and Malling average Council Tax charges; the actual amount can vary by parish, local levy, discounts, premiums and exemptions.
Property Deprivation Information
Tonbridge and Malling 007D (E01024781)
Note: “Deprivation” is a statistical term about access to resources and services; it is not a label on people or places.
Decile
7 / 10
Rank
23,174 / 33,755
Higher decile/rank values indicate less deprivation (better).
Nearby schools
Nearest open primary and secondary schools based on straight-line distance from this property.
2 Outstanding · 1 Good · 1 Requires improvement · 6 without a current rating
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Nearby schools
Nearest open primary and secondary schools based on straight-line distance from this property.
2 Outstanding · 1 Good · 1 Requires improvement · 6 without a current rating
Primary schools
(Tap each school to view)Kings Hill School Primary and Nursery
Outstanding1.70 miles · Ages 2–11
Community school
Inspected 20 Feb 2024
Wateringbury Church of England Primary School
No current Ofsted rating0.22 miles · Ages 4–11
Voluntary aided school
Inspected 1 Jul 2025
Valley Invicta Primary School At Kings Hill
No current Ofsted rating1.89 miles · Ages 4–11
Academy sponsor led
Inspected 1 Jul 2025
Yalding, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
No current Ofsted rating1.95 miles · Ages 5–11
Voluntary controlled school
Secondary schools
(Tap each school to view)The Malling School
Good2.64 miles · Ages 11–18
Foundation school
Inspected 28 Mar 2023
St Augustine Academy
Requires improvement3.48 miles · Ages 11–16
Academy sponsor led
Inspected 12 Jul 2023
Oakwood Park Grammar School
No current Ofsted rating3.44 miles · Ages 11–18
Academy converter
St Simon Stock Catholic School
No current Ofsted rating3.45 miles · Ages 11–18
Academy converter
Aylesford School
No current Ofsted rating3.64 miles · Ages 11–18
Academy sponsor led
Inspected 29 Apr 2025
Distances are straight-line estimates and do not indicate school catchment eligibility or admission availability. School details are sourced from the Department for Education and inspection outcomes from Ofsted.
Crime Trends in ME18 5RP
StableCrime is down 8.1% over the past year, driven by increases in other theft and offset by decreases in possession of weapons.
Compared to the previous 12 months, based on reported crimes within ~500m of this postcode.
Monthly Crime Volume (last 24 months, hover over to see detail)
Shows monthly crime levels over time. Peaks indicate higher crime periods.
Latest: 1 crimes
Overall Change
-8.1%
Stable trend
Rising Most
Other theft
275% (low volume)
Falling Most
Possession of weapons
-100%
Crime Profile for this Postcode (Last 12 months)
| Crime Type | Total | % | 12m Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 28 | 35.4% |
-9.7%
vs +0.8% nationally
|
| Other theft | 15 | 19% |
+275%
vs -6.7% nationally
|
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 | 16.5% |
-38.1%
vs -4.1% nationally
|
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 | 11.4% |
-25%
vs -1.6% nationally
|
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 8.9% |
-22.2%
vs -10.2% nationally
|
| Drugs | 2 | 2.5% |
+100%
vs +8.9% nationally
|
| Robbery | 2 | 2.5% |
+100%
vs +9.2% nationally
|
| Burglary | 1 | 1.3% |
-66.7%
vs -7.9% nationally
|
| Other crime | 1 | 1.3% |
+100%
vs -4.2% nationally
|
| Public order | 1 | 1.3% |
-66.7%
vs -4.8% nationally
|
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