West Malling

I'm looking at a property in West Malling, near centre (not King's Hill or the surrounding new-build estates), seriously considering putting an offer in. Unfortunately, while I have friends in a few places in Kent, I don't know anyone there who can provide real feedback on...

• Things to do, activities (park runs, social/volunteering activities, pub quizes etc)
• General amenities and conveniences: doctor's surgery, dentist, gym, grocery (I know these exist in WM, but looking for general experience)
• General feel

I've been to West Malling periodically, and have a few reservations mostly around the nightlife on High Street. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy a night out, but the times I've been there WM seems to be hangout for the rowdy from nearby towns? "Saturday night hosts some of Kent's 'top assholes' and man-child racers" is how an acquaintance put it. Moreover, it seems quite a bit less diverse than what we're used to (I've been around the block a bit: small shitkicker Midwest US town, NYC, Paris, then London, now Maidstone).

We are currently in Maidstone and we moved here to be near my partner's older parents. We're now looking to get marginally closer to London for commute and have a somewhat quieter life. Does West Malling fit the bill?