ME18 5AJ 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 5AJ offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. An established, mature community with an average age of 56 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 91% 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 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £565k, up 61.3% 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 5AJ are sourced from Output Area E00123489 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHURCH STREET, ME18 5AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHURCH STREET, ME18 5AJ.
299
56
£ 47,300 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
ME18 5AJ is a settled retirement community — average age 56, 91% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With £565k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode. Property prices are trending up 61.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME18 5AJ. The average age is 56.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 655,000
2 sales · Mean £ 655,000
Terraced
£ 387,500
1 sales · Mean £ 387,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ME18 5AJ has low crime rates — 30 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 Shop0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Teston Working Mens Club0.2 km
- The Teston Club0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Crown City0.2 km
- The Lodge Coffee Kiosk0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wateringbury1.4 km
- East Farleigh3.0 km
- East Malling3.4 km
Bus Stops
- The Street0.2 km
- The Street0.2 km
- Livesey Street0.4 km
- Livesey Street0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: ME185AJ · Data under Open Government Licence