West Malling, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

West Malling is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 2,555. Elevation: 161 ft (49 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

2,555 Population 1,981/sq mi density
161 ft Elevation 49 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
31.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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People

Population2,555
Density1,981/mi²
Veterans3.8%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain31.0 in/yr
Elevation161 ft (49 m)
Population2,555
Population Density1,981 / sq mi
Elevation161 ft (49 m)
Coordinates51.2927°, 0.4091°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation31.0 inches (788 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.4 inches (9 cm)

About West Malling

West Malling is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 2,555. The city sits at an elevation of 161 feet (49 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

West Malling experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.0 inches. The area receives 3.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 161 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average53.1°F
2% below United Kingdom avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)

Geography

Elevation161 ft (49 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²)
Population Density1,981/sq mi
Coordinates51.2927°N, 0.4091°E
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.0"
18% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 3.4"
Wettest Month (Jan) 2.83"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

33 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.3 on Feb 27, 2019.

Oct 6, 1999 34 km NNW of Fécamp, France M4.6 137 km
Apr 28, 2007 1 km WNW of Lympne, United Kingdom M4.6 48 km
Feb 15, 1994 7 km ESE of Thetford, United Kingdom M4.4 124 km
Jan 23, 2007 57 km ENE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M4.1 126 km
Dec 14, 1991 3 km SSE of Longfossé, France M4.0 124 km
Sep 15, 1994 38 km NE of Broadstairs, United Kingdom M3.9 103 km
Jan 27, 1998 27 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.8 104 km
May 22, 2015 3 km SSE of Ramsgate, United Kingdom M3.7 72 km
Mar 3, 2009 1 km ENE of Hawkinge, United Kingdom M3.5 57 km
Jan 27, 1992 6 km SSE of Longfossé, France M3.5 127 km
Feb 17, 1992 1 km W of Warboys, United Kingdom M3.4 128 km
Sep 9, 1995 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom M3.3 107 km
Feb 27, 2019 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom M3.3 50 km
Feb 13, 1997 26 km W of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France M3.2 103 km
May 4, 1990 0 km NE of Coquelles, France M3.1 105 km
Aug 26, 2002 40 km NNW of Étretat, France M3.0 142 km
May 1, 1997 21 km W of Fort-Mahon-Plage, France M3.0 122 km
Nov 5, 1994 5 km N of Debenham, United Kingdom M3.0 121 km
Nov 25, 1998 26 km N of Grand-Fort-Philippe, France M3.0 117 km
Feb 15, 1994 4 km NNE of Banham, United Kingdom M2.9 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1858 NORTH SEA Unknown 6.0 m - 89 km
1911 FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND Meteorological 0.9 m - 62 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 2.8 in Wettest
February 40°F (4°C) 1.7 in Coldest, Driest
March 44°F (6°C) 2.0 in
April 47°F (8°C) 1.7 in
May 53°F (12°C) 1.8 in
June 58°F (15°C) 2.1 in
July 64°F (18°C) 1.7 in Warmest
August 62°F (17°C) 1.9 in
September 58°F (14°C) 2.4 in
October 51°F (11°C) 2.6 in
November 45°F (7°C) 2.8 in
December 41°F (5°C) 2.7 in

West Malling has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 40°F in February to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (1.7").

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Schools in West Malling

4 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
West Malling Church of England Primary School and McGinty Speech and Language Srp - - - -
More Park Catholic Primary School - - - -
Leybourne St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy - - - -
Valley Invicta Primary School at Leybourne Chase - - - -
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Radio Stations near West Malling

51 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Talk Radio (UK) curent affairs, politics AAC+ 32 kbps
Smooth Country country, country music AAC 48 kbps
Street Sounds Radio dance, disco MP3
Radio Caroline Flashback 60s, 70s MP3 128 kbps
DnB Liquified liquid dnb MP3 128 kbps
Bloomberg DAB Digital Radio London business, business news UNKNOWN
Radio Essex contemporary hits radio, pop MP3
Heart 70's 70's MP3 128 kbps
House FM deep house, house MP3 128 kbps
Absolute Radio 80s 80s AAC 128 kbps
BBC Essex - UNKNOWN
Soul Rhythms Radio UK dancehall, house MP3 320 kbps
Classic Hits Forest Radio 1950s, 1960s AAC 128 kbps
Forest Gold classic hits, golden oldies AAC 128 kbps
Greatest Hits Radio (Essex) 70's, 80's AAC+ 48 kbps
More Radio Eastbourne hits, pop AAC+ 48 kbps
Big L 2 70's, 80's MP3 128 kbps
Greatest Hits Radio 60s greatest hits AAC+ 48 kbps
Lyca Radio - MP3 192 kbps
Retro Mix Radio 70s, 80s AAC+ 48 kbps
Radio Caroline North - AAC+ 52 kbps
The Voice Of Doom death metal, doom metal AAC 320 kbps
Zero Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Hailsham FM local radio MP3 128 kbps
KIDS RAVE RADIO acid, afro house MP3 192 kbps
West Kent Radio - MP3 170 kbps
Crackers Radio disco & jazz, funk MP3 320 kbps
Lifestyle Radio UK country, pop MP3 192 kbps
Loose FM eclectic, electronic MP3 320 kbps
GlitterBeam Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Oldskool UK dnb, hardcore MP3 128 kbps
Conquest Hospital Radio - MP3 160 kbps
City Sound pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Caroline Flashback - MP3 128 kbps
Sheppey FM 92.2 - MP3 256 kbps
Power Ace Radio afrobeats, easy listening MP3 128 kbps
KICKS fm general MP3 160 kbps
Chelmsford Community Radio independent MP3 128 kbps
TGM GOSPEL RADIO gospel MP3 320 kbps
Colin Mogagabe - MP3 128 kbps
Stomp Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Homemade Radio adult contemporary, blues MP3 320 kbps
Phoenix FM community radio MP3 128 kbps
Voices Radio community radio, discussion MP3 128 kbps
4TunesFM jazz, reggae MP3 128 kbps
Kori The Pom Radio drum & bass, edm MP3 128 kbps
GlitterBeam Italia lgbt, lgbtqia+ MP3 192 kbps
NanoRadio - MP3 192 kbps
Hospital Radio Chelmsford - MP3 128 kbps
Radioalfa2 classic hits MP3
Slim Radio deep house, disco MP3 320 kbps

Museums in West Malling

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Canvey Island Heritage Centre Museum
Castle Point Transport Museum
Cold War Bunker
Cranbrook Museum
Dartford Borough Museum and Library
Dog collar museum
Dutch Cottage Museum
Essex Fire Museum
Guildhall Museum
Kent Firefighting Museum
Lashenden Air Warfare Museum
Leigh Heritage Centre
Maidstone Museum
Milton Chantry
Museum of Carriages
Otford Heritage Centre
Purfleet Heritage Centre
Purfleet Heritage Centre
Queens Own Royal West Kent Regiment Museum
Rainham Hall
Rainham Hall
Royal Engineers Museum
Sevenoaks Museum
Shoreham Aircraft Museum
The Amelia Scott
The Bay Museum
The C.M Booth Collection
The South East Romany Museum
Thurrock Museum
Tonbridge Castle Gatehouse

Libraries in West Malling

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Allington Library0.0
Ashen Drive Library0.0
Aveley Community Hub0.0
Bearsted Library0.0
Belhus Library0.0
Blackshots Library0.0
Borough Green Library0.0
Canvey Island Library0.0
Chadwell Library0.0
Chatham Library & Community Hub0.0
Coldharbour Library0.0
Corringham Library0.0
Coxheath Library0.0
Crayford Library0.0
Cuxton Library0.0
Dartford Borough Museum and Library0.0
Dartford Borough Museum and Library0.0
Dashwood Library0.0
Drill Hall Library Block A0.0
Drill Hall Library Block B0.0
Drill Hall Library Block C0.0
East Peckham Library0.0
East Tilbury Library0.0
Fleetdown Library0.0
Gillingham Library0.0
Gravesend Library and Information0.0
Grays Library0.0
Hartley Library0.0
Hawkhurst Library0.0
Headcorn Library0.0
Hempstead Public Library0.0
Higham Library0.0
Hildenborough Library0.0
Hoo Library0.0
Hoo Library0.0
Kemsing Library0.0
Kent History and Library Centre0.0
Kings Farm Library0.0
Larkfield Library0.0
Leigh Library0.0
Longfield Library0.0
Lordswood Library0.0
Luton Library0.0
Marden Library0.0
Marling Cross Library0.0
Medway Archives Centre0.0
Meopham Library0.0
New Ash Green Library0.0
Otford Library0.0
Paddock Wood Library0.0
Pembury Library0.0
Purfleet-on-Thames Library &Hub0.0
Purfleet-on-Thames Library &Hub0.0
Rainham Library0.0
Rainham Library0.0
Riverhead Library0.0
Riverview Park Library0.0
Rochester Community Hub0.0
Rusthall Library0.0
Seal Library0.0
Sevenoaks Library0.0
Shepway Library0.0
Showfields0.0
South Hornchurch Library0.0
Southborough Library0.0
Stanford-le-Hope Library0.0
Staplehurst Library0.0
Strood Library & Community Hub0.0
Summerhouse Drive Library0.0
Sutton-at-Hone Library0.0
Swanley Library0.0
Swanley Library0.0
Temple Hill Library0.0
The Thomas Aveling School and Community Library0.0
Tilbury Library0.0
Tonbridge Library0.0
Tonbridge North Library0.0
Tunbridge Wells Library0.0
Twydall Library0.0
Vigo Library0.0
Wadhurst Library0.0
Walderslade Hook Meadow Library0.0
Walderslade Village Library0.0
West Kingsdown Library0.0
West Malling Library0.0
Wigmore Library0.0
Yalding Library0.0

Farmers Markets in West Malling

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Boot Sale
Rochester Christmas Market
Tonbridge Farmers' Market
Willow Farm Car Boot Sale

Restaurants in West Malling

8 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bombay Cuisine
Desh
Frank's Restaurant And Mussel Bar
Imperial Dynasty
Pad Thai Restaurant
St. Leonard's
The Bakery
The Swan

Cafes in West Malling

6 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Costa
Green Cafe
The Food Shed
The Hungry Guest
The Old Mill Tea Room
The Swan Street Cafe

Dentists in West Malling

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

West Malling Dental Practice

Veterinaries in West Malling

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Pennard Vets

Train Stations in West Malling

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

West Malling

Gas Stations in West Malling

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Parkfoot Garage

Banks in West Malling

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Nationwide
NatWest

Breweries in West Malling

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Allkin Brewing
Bexley Brewery
Bexley Brewery
Brumaison Beer
Goachers Brewery
Iron Pier Brewery
Kent Brewey
Nelson Brewery
No Frills Joe
Tonbridge Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in West Malling

TeamLeagueDivision
Princes Park
VCD Athletic

Ski Resorts Near West Malling

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Chatham Ski & Snowboard Centre 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Better Ski & Board Centre 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near West Malling

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
London Gatwick AirportLGWLarge Airport
London Stansted AirportSTNLarge Airport
Brighton City AirportESHMedium Airport
London Biggin Hill AirportBQHMedium Airport
London City AirportLCYMedium Airport
London Southend AirportSENMedium Airport
Lydd London Ashford AirportLYXMedium Airport
Acton Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Andrewsfield Aerodrome-Small Airport
Audley End Airfield-Small Airport
Barcombe-North Airstrip-Small Airport
Barling Airfield-Small Airport
Barnards Farm-Small Airport
Benington Airfield-Small Airport
Bensons Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Blooms Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bonnington Airstrip-Small Airport
Bradleys Lawn Airstrip-Small Airport
Bury Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Challock Airfield-Small Airport
Chelworth House Airstrip-Small Airport
Chipstead Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Churchlands Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Clacton Airfield-Small Airport
Clees Hall Airstrip-Small Airport
Clipgate Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Coleman Green Airstrip-Small Airport
Cottered Airstrip-Small Airport
Crockham Hill Airfield-Small Airport
Crosbie Field UL-Small Airport
Damyns Hall Aerodrome-Small Airport
Danehill Airstrip-Small Airport
Deanland Lewes Airfield-Small Airport
Dysons Osiers Airstrip-Small Airport
Earls Colne Airfield-Small Airport
East Haxted Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Egerton Airfield-Small Airport
Elstree Airfield-Small Airport
Farthing Corner / Stoneacre Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Folly Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Fridd Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Frinsted Airstrip-Small Airport
Gerpins Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Graveley Airstrip-Small Airport
Hamilton Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Harringe Court Airfield-Small Airport
Headcorn Aerodrome-Small Airport
Hertfordshire Microlight Club London Colney Airstrip-Small Airport
Hickstead Airstrip-Small Airport
High Cross Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in West Malling

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
West Malling Post Office

Treatment Centers in West Malling

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Dripology
Oxygen Therapy & MS Centre

Churches & Religious Organizations in West Malling

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Barn Chapel
St Mary the Virgin
St Peter and St Paul
St Thomas More
West Malling Baptist Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/London

🇬🇧 About United Kingdom

Capital London
Population 66,488,991
Area 244,820 km²
GDP (USD) $3,420,796,653,789
GDP per capita $49,944
HDI 0.940
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 96.3%
Urban population 83.2%
Currency GBP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +44
TLD .uk
Driving side left

Public Holidays in United Kingdom

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 2 January 2 January
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 4 Early May Bank Holiday Early May Bank Holiday
May 25 Spring Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15 World Cup Bank Holiday World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13 Battle of the Boyne Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30 Saint Andrew's Day Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About West Malling

What is the population of West Malling?

West Malling has a population of 2,555 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 1,981 people per square mile, spread across 1.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in West Malling?

West Malling has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 31.0 inches, with 3.4 inches of snow.

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