ME18 5BB is a sought-after residential area on Teston Corner, 0.5km from Livesey Street 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 5BB offers 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 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 5BB are sourced from Output Area E00123489 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TESTON CORNER, ME18 5BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TESTON CORNER, ME18 5BB.
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 5BB is a settled retirement community — average age 56, 91% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME18 5BB. 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
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-07)
ME18 5BB 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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Pleasures In Kent0.7 km
- Polar Bear Enterprise Ltd0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- East Malling2.2 km
- Wateringbury2.3 km
- West Malling3.2 km
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Postcode Profile: ME185BB · Data under Open Government Licence