ME18 5AH is a sought-after residential area on The Bungalows, 0.2km from Teston in Teston. Administratively it sits within Barming and Teston ward and the Maidstone and The Weald constituency.
For serious buyers, ME18 5AH is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. With an average age of 53, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £379k. 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 5AH are sourced from Output Area E00123488 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE BUNGALOWS, ME18 5AH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE BUNGALOWS, ME18 5AH.
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53
£ 47,300 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ME18 5AH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, ME18 5AH combines high owner-occupation (88%), strong property values (£379k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £379k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME18 5AH. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 379,950
1 sales · Mean £ 379,950
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ME18 5AH has low crime rates — 26 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and burglary. 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
1 nearby- Farmers Farm Shop0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Teston Working Mens Club0.1 km
- The Teston Club0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Crown City0.2 km
- The Lodge Coffee Kiosk0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wateringbury1.4 km
- East Farleigh3.1 km
- East Malling3.4 km
Bus Stops
- The Street0.1 km
- The Street0.1 km
- Livesey Street0.4 km
- Livesey Street0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: ME185AH · Data under Open Government Licence