Is ME18 5BA a safe place to live?

Yes, ME18 5BA is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 3 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of ME18 5BA?

The population for the ME18 5BA area is approximately 299 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Maidstone, South East

ME18 5BA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ME18 5BA.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-07 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

299

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Avg Age

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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

Average age 56, 91% owned. ME18 5BA is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

ME18 5BA is a sought-after residential area located 0.4km from Livesey Street in Teston. Administratively it sits within Barming and Teston ward and the Maidstone and The Weald constituency.

For serious buyers, ME18 5BA is 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 3 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 5BA 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 5BA. 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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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-07)

ME18 5BA has low crime rates — 3 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences1

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby

Pleasures In Kent0.6 km
Polar Bear Enterprise Ltd0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Wateringbury2.2 km
East Malling2.2 km
West Malling3.3 km