Is ME18 5AA a safe place to live?

Yes, ME18 5AA is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 2 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of ME18 5AA?

The population for the ME18 5AA area is approximately 378 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Tonbridge and Malling, South East

ME18 5AA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ME18 5AA.

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Population

378

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 68,700 /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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Index Insight: ME18 5AA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10

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7/10

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2/10

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6/10

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2/10

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9/10

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1/10

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9/10

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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. ME18 5AA spans multiple life stages — average age 47, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

ME18 5AA is a safe, established residential area located 0.1km from Herne Pound in Tonbridge and Malling. Administratively it sits within Downs and Mereworth ward and the Tonbridge and Malling constituency.

For families considering a move, ME18 5AA represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Outside of residential hours, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 2 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for ME18 5AA are sourced from Output Area E00125616 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME18 5AA. The average age is 46.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.6%

Asian / British Asian0.3%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

50%Active

FT: 31%

Unemployed: 1%

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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)

ME18 5AA has low crime rates — 2 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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school Local Schools

Mereworth Community Primary School

Good207 pupils1.1 km

Kings Hill School Primary and Nursery

Good484 pupils1.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Wateringbury3.7 km
Malling3.8 km
West Malling4.0 km