BARHAM MEWS, ME18 5BL House Prices & Local Information

ME18 5BL is a sought-after residential area on Barham Mews, 0.5km from Teston 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 5BL offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. At 53 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 88% 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 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £157k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 19.6% 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 5BL are sourced from Output Area E00123488 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.