Postcode Analysis Tonbridge and Malling, South East

RED HILL, ME18 5BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RED HILL, ME18 5BJ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-10 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

148

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 68,700 /yr

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Employed

59%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: ME18 5BJ 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.

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8/10
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5/10
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5/10
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3/10
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9/10
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3/10
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7/10
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Area Character

ME18 5BJ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 77% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

ME18 5BJ is a sought-after residential area on Red Hill, 0.7km from Red Hill in Tonbridge and Malling. Administratively it sits within Wateringbury ward and the Tonbridge and Malling constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in ME18, ME18 5BJ offers 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 1 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 5BJ are sourced from Output Area E00125779 (shared with 10 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 5BJ. 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

White / British94.0%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed4.0%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)

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

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school Local Schools

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The Discovery School

Outstanding627 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Pleasures In Kent0.3 km
  • Polar Bear Enterprise Ltd0.0 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Kings Hill Sports Park0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wateringbury2.0 km
  • East Malling2.2 km
  • West Malling2.9 km

Bus Stops

  • North Pole0.0 km