Postcode Analysis Tonbridge and Malling, South East

BOW TERRACE, ME18 5DW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOW TERRACE, ME18 5DW.

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Population

242

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 68,700 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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7/10
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5/10
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3/10
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7/10
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4/10
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8/10
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6/10
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7/10
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3/10
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Area Character

ME18 5DW is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £276k, 78% 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.

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

ME18 5DW is a sought-after residential area on Bow Terrace, 0.2km 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 5DW offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £276k. 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 5DW are sourced from Output Area E00125784 (shared with 9 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 5DW. 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

White / British94.3%
Asian / British Asian2.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.8%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 38%
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.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 241,000

16 sales · Mean £ 250,781

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

ME18 5DW has low crime rates — 24 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 offences16
Criminal damage and arson10
Other theft6
Vehicle crime6
Anti-social behaviour5

school Local Schools

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Wateringbury Church of England Primary School

Good174 pupils0.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • The Handy Store0.0 km
  • Wateringbury Post Office0.2 km
  • Wateringbury Service Station0.2 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Wateringbury Hotel0.2 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Railway0.4 km
  • Wateringbury Working Mens Club0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Where Memories Meet0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Ramblers Rest0.6 km
  • Wai Yin Chinese Takeaway0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wateringbury0.5 km
  • Yalding3.1 km
  • East Malling3.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Glebe Meadow0.0 km
  • Glebe Meadow0.1 km
  • The Wateringbury0.2 km
  • Hall0.3 km
  • The Wateringbury0.3 km