Postcode Analysis Maidstone, South East

WOODLANDS CLOSE, ME18 5AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODLANDS CLOSE, ME18 5AL.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

299

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Avg Age

56

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Avg Income

£ 47,300 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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8/10
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8/10
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2/10
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6/10
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3/10
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7/10
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4/10
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10/10
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3/10
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Area Character

ME18 5AL is a settled retirement community — average age 56, 91% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With £593k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode. Property prices are trending up 4.5% year-on-year.

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

ME18 5AL is a sought-after residential area on Woodlands Close, 0.2km from Teston in Teston. Administratively it sits within Barming and Teston ward and the Maidstone and The Weald constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in ME18, ME18 5AL offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. Average age 56 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 91% 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 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £593k, up 4.5% year-on-year. 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 5AL are sourced from Output Area E00123489 (shared with 14 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 5AL. The average age is 56.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.3%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean2.0%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 580,000

3 sales · Mean £ 583,666

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

ME18 5AL has low crime rates — 30 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.

Anti-social behaviour5
Burglary3
Vehicle crime3
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Farmers Farm Shop0.1 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Teston Working Mens Club0.3 km
  • The Teston Club0.2 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Crown City0.3 km
  • The Lodge Coffee Kiosk0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wateringbury1.6 km
  • East Farleigh3.0 km
  • East Malling3.3 km

Bus Stops

  • The Street0.3 km
  • The Street0.3 km
  • Livesey Street0.4 km
  • Livesey Street0.4 km