Area Analysis Tonbridge and Malling, South East

ME5 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the ME5 postcode area.

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Population

52,024

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 46,200 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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5/10
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6/10
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7/10
workEmployment
7/10
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5/10
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5/10
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7/10
homeHome Ownership
7/10
trending_upInvestment
5/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 71% owner-occupation and average age 40, ME5 has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £305k. Property prices are trending down 8.6% year-on-year.

home £305,156 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

ME5 is a postcode district in Tonbridge and Malling, South East, covering 987 active and 296 retired postcodes.

The largest share of ME5 (18%) is characterised by a settled suburban family area with high owner-occupation and stability, alongside a deprived but culturally rich area with significant ethnic diversity (12%). This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes ME5 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in ME5 are around £305k, down 8.6% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across ME5 at 248 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 40 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 ME5 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.4%
Asian / British Asian3.2%
Black / African / Caribbean5.0%
Other / Mixed3.3%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%

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

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences5142
Anti-social behaviour2448
Criminal damage and arson1313
Other theft914
Vehicle crime729

school Local Schools

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Horsted Infant School

Outstanding180 pupils
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Horsted Junior School

Good246 pupils
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Tunbury Primary School

Good587 pupils
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Swingate Primary School

Good651 pupils
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St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School

Outstanding415 pupils
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St Benedict's Catholic Primary School

Good210 pupils
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Chatham Grammar

Good919 pupils
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Walderslade Girls' School

Good858 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Holiday Inn (Traders Bar And Grill)
  • Bridgewood Manor Hotel
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Retailers - Other

33 nearby
  • Sherlodge Garage
  • Shop \& Save Liquor Mart
  • Homebase
  • Lordswood 10 Pin Bowling & Snooker
  • Brown's Mini Mart
  • + 28 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Lordswood Sports & Social Club
  • Old Ash Tree
  • Prince Park Pub
  • The Constitution Castle
  • The Oak
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Cornerstone Coffee Shop
  • 363 Coffee Lounge
  • Bliss Tea Rooms
  • Lordswood CafÉ
  • Rochester Airport Cafe
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Aldi
  • Asda
  • Co-Op
  • Home Bargains
  • Morrisons
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

26 nearby
  • Moby Dicks
  • New Jade
  • Oriental Delight
  • Pronto Pizza
  • Taal Indian Kitchen
  • + 21 more