The ME18 5JB postcode is in Tonbridge and Malling, Kent postcode town, within South East, England region.
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| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | ME18 |
| Ward | Downs and Mereworth |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Kings Hill & Wateringbury |
| Lower Tier Local Authority | Tonbridge and Malling |
| Upper Tier Local Authority | Kent |
| Region | South East |
| Country | England |
| Travel To Work Area | Medway |
| Police Force | Kent |
| NHS Care Board | NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board |
| Electoral ward | Downs and Mereworth |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Tonbridge and Malling |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 15546 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Rural white-collar workers / Prospering countryside life / Rural Growth Areas, while the work-zone classification is Accessible countryside.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Fullers Corner(0.38 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Wateringbury(1.45 mi)
The nearest airport is Gatwick Airport(24.87 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mereworth Community Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 5-11 | ME18 5ND (0.85 mi) | Details |
Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
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The population of ME185JB is 347 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 39 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (2813), Between 45 to 54 (2266), and Between 35 to 44 (1720).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 319 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 16.
Regarding education, 88 adults have Level 4, while 48 have Level 3.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (268), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (136).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (173), followed by No religion (158).
The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (63) followed by Small employers and own account workers (43), and Higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations (42).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (287), and 225 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (987) and European Union EU-14 (17).