Postcode Analysis Tonbridge and Malling, South East

BOW ROAD, ME18 5DT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOW ROAD, ME18 5DT.

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Population

212

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 68,700 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: ME18 5DT 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.

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5/10
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5/10
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3/10
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5/10
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4/10
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7/10
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7/10
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4/10
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3/10
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Area Character

ME18 5DT has a significant social housing presence — 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

ME18 5DT is a sought-after residential area on Bow Road, 0.5km from Wateringbury in Wateringbury. Administratively it sits within Wateringbury ward and the Tonbridge and Malling constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, ME18 5DT is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £415k. 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 5DT are sourced from Output Area E00125786 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME18 5DT. 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

White / British96.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.3%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 390,000

2 sales · Mean £ 390,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

ME18 5DT 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.

Violence and sexual offences13
Criminal damage and arson9
Vehicle crime6
Anti-social behaviour5
Other theft4

school Local Schools

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Wateringbury Church of England Primary School

Good174 pupils0.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • The Handy Store0.3 km
  • Wateringbury Post Office0.5 km
  • Wateringbury Service Station0.5 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Wateringbury Hotel0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Railway0.1 km
  • Wateringbury Working Mens Club0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Where Memories Meet0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Ramblers Rest0.3 km
  • Wai Yin Chinese Takeaway0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wateringbury0.3 km
  • Yalding2.9 km
  • East Malling4.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Railway Station0.2 km
  • Railway Station0.2 km
  • Wateringbury Rail Station0.2 km
  • Wateringbury Rail Station0.2 km
  • Railway Station0.2 km