ME18 5DQ is a sought-after residential area on Leney Road, 0.3km from Wateringbury in Wateringbury. Administratively it sits within Wateringbury ward and the Tonbridge and Malling constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in ME18, ME18 5DQ offers 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. At 48 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 80% 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £465k. 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 5DQ are sourced from Output Area E00125783 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LENEY ROAD, ME18 5DQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LENEY ROAD, ME18 5DQ.
311
48
£ 68,700 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ME18 5DQ 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, ME18 5DQ combines high owner-occupation (80%), strong property values (£465k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £465k 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 5DQ. The average age is 48.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 465,000
3 sales · Mean £ 446,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ME18 5DQ has low crime rates — 20 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 Store0.1 km
- Wateringbury Post Office0.4 km
- Wateringbury Service Station0.3 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Wateringbury Hotel0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Railway0.3 km
- Wateringbury Working Mens Club0.4 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
- Yalding3.0 km
- East Malling3.9 km
Bus Stops
- Glebe Meadow0.1 km
- Glebe Meadow0.2 km
- Wateringbury Rail Station0.3 km
- The Wateringbury0.3 km
- Wateringbury Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: ME185DQ · Data under Open Government Licence