ME18 5BT is a sought-after residential area on Tonbridge Road, 0.6km from Wateringbury in Teston. Administratively it sits within Barming and Teston ward and the Maidstone and The Weald constituency.
For serious buyers, ME18 5BT is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Residents average 53 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 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 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £412k. 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 5BT are sourced from Output Area E00123488 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TONBRIDGE ROAD, ME18 5BT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TONBRIDGE ROAD, ME18 5BT.
332
53
£ 47,300 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ME18 5BT is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
ME18 5BT is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £412k, 88% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £412k 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 5BT. 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
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 425,000
7 sales · Mean £ 432,857
Flat
£ 270,000
5 sales · Mean £ 291,400
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
ME18 5BT has low crime rates — 8 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. 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
4 nearby- Farmers Farm Shop0.8 km
- The Handy Store0.7 km
- Wateringbury Post Office0.6 km
- Wateringbury Service Station0.5 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Wateringbury Hotel0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Teston Working Mens Club0.5 km
- The Railway0.9 km
- The Teston Club0.7 km
- Wateringbury Working Mens Club0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Crown City0.6 km
- The Lodge Coffee Kiosk1.0 km
- Where Memories Meet0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Ramblers Rest0.9 km
- Wai Yin Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wateringbury0.8 km
- Yalding3.4 km
- East Malling3.6 km
Bus Stops
- Valley Court0.0 km
- Valley Court0.1 km
- Hotel0.4 km
- The Wateringbury0.4 km
- The Wateringbury0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: ME185BT · Data under Open Government Licence