ME18 5DL is a sought-after residential area on Bow Road, 0.3km from Wateringbury in Wateringbury. Administratively it sits within Wateringbury ward and the Tonbridge and Malling constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, ME18 5DL is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
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 £330k. 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 5DL are sourced from Output Area E00125786 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BOW ROAD, ME18 5DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOW ROAD, ME18 5DL.
212
42
£ 68,700 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ME18 5DL represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
With 42% social renting, ME18 5DL is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME18 5DL. The average age is 42.1. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 330,000
3 sales · Mean £ 385,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ME18 5DL has low crime rates — 26 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
3 nearby- The Handy Store0.0 km
- Wateringbury Post Office0.3 km
- Wateringbury Service Station0.3 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Wateringbury Hotel0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Railway0.4 km
- Wateringbury Working Mens Club0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Where Memories Meet0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Ramblers Rest0.5 km
- Wai Yin Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wateringbury0.4 km
- Yalding3.1 km
- East Malling3.8 km
Bus Stops
- Glebe Meadow0.0 km
- Glebe Meadow0.1 km
- The Wateringbury0.3 km
- Hall0.3 km
- Hall0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: ME185DL · Data under Open Government Licence