ME18 5BE is a sought-after residential area on Red Hill, 0.6km from East Malling Heath in Tonbridge and Malling. Administratively it sits within Wateringbury ward and the Tonbridge and Malling constituency.
For serious buyers, ME18 5BE is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 77% 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 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £440k. 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 5BE are sourced from Output Area E00125779 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RED HILL, ME18 5BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RED HILL, ME18 5BE.
148
44
£ 68,700 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ME18 5BE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, ME18 5BE combines high owner-occupation (77%), strong property values (£440k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME18 5BE. The average age is 43.9. 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: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 480,000
1 sales · Mean £ 480,000
Semi-Detached
£ 400,000
1 sales · Mean £ 400,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)
ME18 5BE has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The Discovery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Pleasures In Kent0.5 km
- Polar Bear Enterprise Ltd0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Kings Hill Sports Park0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- East Malling2.1 km
- Wateringbury2.2 km
- West Malling2.7 km
Bus Stops
- North Pole0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: ME185BE · Data under Open Government Licence