ME18 5DH is a sought-after residential area on Glebe Meadow, 0.3km 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 5DH offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 78% 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 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £430k. 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 5DH are sourced from Output Area E00125784 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GLEBE MEADOW, ME18 5DH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GLEBE MEADOW, ME18 5DH.
242
46
£ 68,700 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ME18 5DH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. ME18 5DH's low deprivation rank, 78% ownership, and £430k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME18 5DH. The average age is 46.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 430,000
2 sales · Mean £ 430,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ME18 5DH has low crime rates — 23 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.
school Local Schools
Wateringbury Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- The Handy Store0.1 km
- Wateringbury Post Office0.3 km
- Wateringbury Service Station0.3 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Wateringbury Hotel0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Railway0.4 km
- Wateringbury Working Mens Club0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Where Memories Meet0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Ramblers Rest0.5 km
- Wai Yin Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wateringbury0.5 km
- Yalding3.1 km
- East Malling3.8 km
Bus Stops
- Glebe Meadow0.0 km
- Glebe Meadow0.0 km
- Hall0.3 km
- The Wateringbury0.3 km
- Hall0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: ME185DH · Data under Open Government Licence