ME18 5BG is a sought-after residential area on Teston Road, 0.7km from Red Hill in Tonbridge and Malling. Administratively it sits within Wateringbury ward and the Tonbridge and Malling constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in ME18, ME18 5BG offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 77% 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 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 5BG are sourced from Output Area E00125779 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TESTON ROAD, ME18 5BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TESTON ROAD, ME18 5BG.
148
44
£ 68,700 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ME18 5BG is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
ME18 5BG is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 77% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. 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 5BG. The average age is 43.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)
ME18 5BG has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The Discovery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Pleasures In Kent0.5 km
- Polar Bear Enterprise Ltd0.2 km
- Kings Hill Cricket Club0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Kings Hill Sports Park0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wateringbury2.0 km
- East Malling2.2 km
- West Malling2.8 km
Bus Stops
- North Pole0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: ME185BG · Data under Open Government Licence