ME18 is a postcode district in Maidstone, South East, covering 311 active and 90 retired postcodes.
The largest share of ME18 (50%) is characterised by a rural commuter area popular with professional households, alongside a mature area of hard-working, older residents in affordable homes (9%). This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes ME18 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in ME18 are around £361k, down 27.0% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across ME18 at 193 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 42 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full ME18 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
ME18 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the ME18 postcode area.
6,584
42
£ 57,550 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. ME18 spans multiple life stages — average age 42, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £361k. Property prices are trending down 27.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Mereworth Community Primary School
Wateringbury Church of England Primary School
Laddingford St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Yalding, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Wateringbury Hotel
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Teston Working Mens Club
- The Boathouse
- The Chequers Inn
- The George
- The Hop Pole Inn
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- The Venetian
- Teapot Island
- The Lodge Coffee Kiosk
- The Village Tearooms
- Woolpack Inn
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Ramblers Rest
- Wai Yin Chinese Takeaway
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Farmers Farm Shop
- Wateringbury Post Office
- Wateringbury Service Station
- Costcutter (Orchard View Stores)
- The Handy Store
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Area Profile: ME18 · Data under Open Government Licence