ME18 5BN 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.
For serious buyers, ME18 5BN is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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. Property: Average house prices are around £266k. 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 5BN are sourced from Output Area E00125779 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RED HILL, ME18 5BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RED HILL, ME18 5BN.
148
44
£ 68,700 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ME18 5BN 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
ME18 5BN is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £266k, 77% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £266k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME18 5BN. 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
£ 266,000
1 sales · Mean £ 266,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)
ME18 5BN 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.
school Local Schools
The Discovery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Pleasures In Kent0.3 km
- Polar Bear Enterprise Ltd0.0 km
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
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Postcode Profile: ME185BN · Data under Open Government Licence