Postcode Analysis Maidstone, South East

COURTLANDS, ME18 5AS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COURTLANDS, ME18 5AS.

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

299

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Avg Age

56

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Avg Income

£ 47,300 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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8/10
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8/10
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2/10
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6/10
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3/10
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7/10
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4/10
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10/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 91% owner-occupation and an average age of 56, ME18 5AS is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £390k reflects the demand. Property prices are trending up 15.0% year-on-year.

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

ME18 5AS is a sought-after residential area on Courtlands, 0.1km from Teston in Teston. Administratively it sits within Barming and Teston ward and the Maidstone and The Weald constituency.

For serious buyers, ME18 5AS is a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. Average age 56 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 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: Average house prices are around £390k, up 15.0% 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 5AS are sourced from Output Area E00123489 (shared with 14 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 5AS. 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

White / British96.3%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean2.0%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 0%
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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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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 363,500

6 sales · Mean £ 389,000

Detached

£ 417,000

9 sales · Mean £ 440,777

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

ME18 5AS 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.

Anti-social behaviour5
Burglary3
Vehicle crime3
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1

school Local Schools

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Wateringbury Church of England Primary School

Good174 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Farmers Farm Shop0.2 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Teston Working Mens Club0.3 km
  • The Teston Club0.2 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Crown City0.3 km
  • The Lodge Coffee Kiosk0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wateringbury1.5 km
  • East Farleigh3.1 km
  • East Malling3.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Livesey Street0.3 km
  • The Street0.3 km
  • Livesey Street0.3 km
  • The Street0.3 km