Area Analysis Maidstone, South East

ME18 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the ME18 postcode area.

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Population

6,584

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 57,550 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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8/10
family_restroomFamily
7/10
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3/10
workEmployment
7/10
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2/10
paymentsAffluence
8/10
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5/10
homeHome Ownership
8/10
trending_upInvestment
3/10
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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.

home £361,821 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.6%
Asian / British Asian1.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences435
Anti-social behaviour189
Criminal damage and arson184
Other theft129
Vehicle crime123

school Local Schools

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Mereworth Community Primary School

Good207 pupils
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Wateringbury Church of England Primary School

Good174 pupils
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Laddingford St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good77 pupils
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Yalding, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good171 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Wateringbury Hotel
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • Teston Working Mens Club
  • The Boathouse
  • The Chequers Inn
  • The George
  • The Hop Pole Inn
  • + 8 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Crown City
  • Emma's Kitchen At St Peter And St Paul C Of E Primary School
  • Kenward Cafe
  • Teapot Island
  • The Lodge Coffee Kiosk
  • + 6 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Ramblers Rest
  • Wai Yin Chinese Takeaway
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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Wateringbury Post Office
  • Wateringbury Service Station
  • Farmers Farm Shop
  • Costcutter (Orchard View Stores)
  • The Handy Store