Postcode Analysis Tonbridge and Malling, South East

THE ORPINES, ME18 5BP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE ORPINES, ME18 5BP.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

311

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 68,700 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: ME18 5BP 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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7/10
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7/10
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2/10
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5/10
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1/10
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9/10
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6/10
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8/10
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4/10
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Area Character

ME18 5BP is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £630k, 80% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending up 7.0% year-on-year.

home £630,000 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

ME18 5BP is a sought-after residential area on The Orpines, 0.4km from Wateringbury in Wateringbury. Administratively it sits within Wateringbury ward and the Tonbridge and Malling constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in ME18, ME18 5BP offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 80% 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 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £630k, up 7.0% 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 5BP are sourced from Output Area E00125783 (shared with 7 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 5BP. The average age is 48.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.7%
Asian / British Asian1.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.6%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 566,500

5 sales · Mean £ 553,250

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

ME18 5BP has low crime rates — 18 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences13
Criminal damage and arson5
Other theft4
Anti-social behaviour3
Robbery2

school Local Schools

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Wateringbury Church of England Primary School

Good174 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • The Handy Store0.5 km
  • Wateringbury Post Office0.4 km
  • Wateringbury Service Station0.3 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Wateringbury Hotel0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Teston Working Mens Club0.8 km
  • The Railway0.8 km
  • The Teston Club0.9 km
  • Wateringbury Working Mens Club0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Crown City0.8 km
  • Where Memories Meet0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Ramblers Rest0.9 km
  • Wai Yin Chinese Takeaway0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wateringbury0.8 km
  • Yalding3.5 km
  • East Malling3.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Valley Court0.2 km
  • Hotel0.2 km
  • The Wateringbury0.2 km
  • Valley Court0.2 km
  • The Wateringbury0.3 km