Postcode Analysis Maidstone, South East

TONBRIDGE ROAD, ME18 5BT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TONBRIDGE ROAD, ME18 5BT.

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Population

332

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 47,300 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: ME18 5BT is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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5/10
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2/10
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5/10
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3/10
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4/10
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Area Character

ME18 5BT is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £412k, 88% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £412k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

ME18 5BT is a sought-after residential area on Tonbridge Road, 0.6km from Wateringbury in Teston. Administratively it sits within Barming and Teston ward and the Maidstone and The Weald constituency.

For serious buyers, ME18 5BT is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Residents average 53 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 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 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £412k. 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 5BT are sourced from Output Area E00123488 (shared with 16 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 5BT. The average age is 52.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.2%
Asian / British Asian2.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 425,000

7 sales · Mean £ 432,857

Flat

£ 270,000

5 sales · Mean £ 291,400

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

ME18 5BT has low crime rates — 8 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 offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1

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

4 nearby
  • Farmers Farm Shop0.8 km
  • The Handy Store0.7 km
  • Wateringbury Post Office0.6 km
  • Wateringbury Service Station0.5 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Wateringbury Hotel0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Teston Working Mens Club0.5 km
  • The Railway0.9 km
  • The Teston Club0.7 km
  • Wateringbury Working Mens Club0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Crown City0.6 km
  • The Lodge Coffee Kiosk1.0 km
  • Where Memories Meet0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wateringbury0.8 km
  • Yalding3.4 km
  • East Malling3.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Valley Court0.0 km
  • Valley Court0.1 km
  • Hotel0.4 km
  • The Wateringbury0.4 km
  • The Wateringbury0.5 km