Postcode Analysis Maidstone, South East

CHURCH STREET, ME18 5AG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHURCH STREET, ME18 5AG.

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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 5AG is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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6/10
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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

ME18 5AG is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £542k, 88% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £542k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending down 33.1% year-on-year.

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

ME18 5AG is a sought-after residential area on Church Street, 0.2km from Teston in Teston. Administratively it sits within Barming and Teston ward and the Maidstone and The Weald constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in ME18, ME18 5AG offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 53) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £542k, down 33.1% year-on-year. 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 5AG 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 5AG. 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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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 440,000

5 sales · Mean £ 518,000

Semi-Detached

£ 490,000

1 sales · Mean £ 490,000

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

ME18 5AG has low crime rates — 26 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour5
Burglary3
Vehicle crime3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1

school Local Schools

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Wateringbury Church of England Primary School

Good174 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Farmers Farm Shop0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Teston Working Mens Club0.0 km
  • The Teston Club0.2 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Crown City0.1 km
  • The Lodge Coffee Kiosk0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

  • The Street0.1 km
  • The Street0.1 km
  • Livesey Street0.5 km
  • Livesey Street0.5 km