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.
CHURCH STREET, ME18 5AG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHURCH STREET, ME18 5AG.
332
53
£ 47,300 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ME18 5AG is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Wateringbury Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Farmers Farm Shop0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Teston Working Mens Club0.0 km
- The Teston Club0.2 km
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
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Postcode Profile: ME185AG · Data under Open Government Licence