Postcode Analysis Maidstone, South East

WATERSIDE MEWS, ME18 5AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATERSIDE MEWS, ME18 5AB.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

257

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 47,300 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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3/10
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3/10
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9/10
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5/10
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6/10
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6/10
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4/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 52% owner-occupation and average age 48, ME18 5AB has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £330k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

ME18 5AB is a safe, established residential area on Waterside Mews, 0.5km from Nettlestead in Wateringbury. Administratively it sits within Marden and Yalding ward and the Maidstone and The Weald constituency.

For renters and young professionals, ME18 5AB offers a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. At 48 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 43% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £330k.

Census 2021 statistics for ME18 5AB are sourced from Output Area E00123763 (shared with 12 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 5AB. The average age is 47.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.5%
Asian / British Asian3.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 330,000

11 sales · Mean £ 328,454

Semi-Detached

£ 272,000

5 sales · Mean £ 268,990

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

ME18 5AB has low crime rates — 11 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Criminal damage and arson8
Violence and sexual offences8
Vehicle crime5
Drugs4
Anti-social behaviour3

school Local Schools

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Wateringbury Church of England Primary School

Good174 pupils0.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • The Handy Store0.4 km
  • Wateringbury Post Office0.7 km
  • Wateringbury Service Station0.7 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Wateringbury Hotel0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Railway0.1 km
  • Wateringbury Working Mens Club0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Where Memories Meet0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Ramblers Rest0.2 km
  • Wai Yin Chinese Takeaway0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wateringbury0.2 km
  • Yalding2.7 km
  • East Malling4.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Railway Station0.1 km
  • Railway Station0.1 km
  • Railway Station0.1 km
  • Wateringbury Rail Station0.2 km
  • Wateringbury Rail Station0.2 km