ME18 5BQ is a sought-after residential area on Livesey Street, 0.6km from Livesey Street in Tonbridge and Malling. Administratively it sits within Wateringbury ward and the Tonbridge and Malling constituency.
For serious buyers, ME18 5BQ is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 1 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 5BQ are sourced from Output Area E00125779 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LIVESEY STREET, ME18 5BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LIVESEY STREET, ME18 5BQ.
148
44
£ 68,700 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ME18 5BQ 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
A sought-after, premium postcode. ME18 5BQ's low deprivation rank, 77% ownership place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME18 5BQ. 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
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)
ME18 5BQ has low crime rates — 1 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The Discovery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Pleasures In Kent0.3 km
- Polar Bear Enterprise Ltd0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Kings Hill Sports Park0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wateringbury2.0 km
- East Malling2.2 km
- West Malling2.9 km
Bus Stops
- North Pole0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: ME185BQ · Data under Open Government Licence