Postcode Analysis Maidstone, South East

RIPTON COTTAGES, ME18 5AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RIPTON COTTAGES, ME18 5AF.

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

332

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 47,300 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: ME18 5AF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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5/10
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2/10
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5/10
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3/10
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8/10
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4/10
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9/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, ME18 5AF combines high owner-occupation (88%) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

ME18 5AF is a sought-after residential area on Ripton Cottages, 0.3km from Teston in Teston. Administratively it sits within Barming and Teston ward and the Maidstone and The Weald constituency.

For serious buyers, ME18 5AF is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. With an average age of 53, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 88% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for ME18 5AF are sourced from Output Area E00123488 (shared with 16 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 5AF. The average age is 52.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.2%
Asian / British Asian2.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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

ME18 5AF has low crime rates — 19 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Burglary3
Vehicle crime3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Wateringbury Church of England Primary School

Good174 pupils1.2 km

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Farmers Farm Shop0.4 km
  • Wateringbury Service Station1.0 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Wateringbury Hotel1.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Teston Working Mens Club0.1 km
  • The Teston Club0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Crown City0.2 km
  • The Lodge Coffee Kiosk0.5 km
  • Where Memories Meet1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wateringbury1.2 km
  • East Farleigh3.3 km
  • East Malling3.5 km

Bus Stops

  • The Street0.2 km
  • The Street0.2 km
  • Valley Court0.5 km
  • Valley Court0.5 km