ME18 5DR is a sought-after residential area on Phoenix Drive, 0.4km 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 5DR offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 94% 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 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £490k, up 13.0% year-on-year. 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 5DR are sourced from Output Area E00125785 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PHOENIX DRIVE, ME18 5DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PHOENIX DRIVE, ME18 5DR.
342
43
£ 68,700 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ME18 5DR 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 5DR is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £490k, 94% 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. Property prices are trending up 13.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME18 5DR. The average age is 42.8. 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: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 457,500
10 sales · Mean £ 466,000
Terraced
£ 310,000
1 sales · Mean £ 310,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ME18 5DR has low crime rates — 19 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 Store0.2 km
- Wateringbury Post Office0.4 km
- Wateringbury Service Station0.4 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Wateringbury Hotel0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Railway0.3 km
- Wateringbury Working Mens Club0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Where Memories Meet0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Ramblers Rest0.4 km
- Wai Yin Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wateringbury0.3 km
- Yalding3.0 km
- East Malling4.0 km
Bus Stops
- Glebe Meadow0.2 km
- Wateringbury Rail Station0.2 km
- Glebe Meadow0.2 km
- Wateringbury Rail Station0.2 km
- Railway Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: ME185DR · Data under Open Government Licence