Property profile

45 Phoenix DriveWateringbury

ME18 5DR

East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury

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Map showing 45 Phoenix Drive, Wateringbury, Maidstone

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Estimated sale price

£475,000

Detached sold in East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury

The box shows the middle 50% of detached sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold24 Jul 2026
£455,000Change since last sale: +£20,000 (+4.5%)
Annualised change
+23% per yearTonbridge and Malling annualised change (detached) since 2026: +3.6% per yearThis property's value grew faster than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £411 per sq ft
£437 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: +£27 per sq ft (+6.5%)
Local sold pricesMedian for detached in East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury
£645,000Estimate vs local median: −£170,000 (−26%)
How this estimate is calculated

Area360's automated valuation uses available property details, recorded sales and local market data to estimate a sale price. This automated estimate is a guide, not a survey, mortgage valuation or formal valuation. See the valuation methodology and limitations.

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Property facts

Property typeHouse / Detached
TenureFreehold
Construction period1996-2002
Floor area101 m² / 1,087 sq ft
Rooms5 habitable / 5 heated
EPC ratingD
EPC inspection15 May 2026

Sales history

DatePriceChange
24 Jul 2026£455,000+237%
26 Nov 1997£135,000-

Local market

Property prices in East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury

Median price: £445,000
Price per sq ft: £398
Sales (last 12 months): 72
Typical range (middle 50%): £330K – £602K

Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £445,000 (about £398 per square foot) in East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £1,090,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached23£645,000£411
Semi-Detached27£445,000£400
Terraced16£326,500£377
Flats6£164,500£272

10-year price trendmedian sale price in East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£515,000£165,000£334,150£266,500
2017£455,000£153,000£325,000£285,500
2018£500,000—£353,000£282,500
2019£517,750£166,800£365,000£286,000
2020£540,000£150,000£350,000£310,000
2021£573,000£265,000£396,500£322,000
2022£602,500£265,000£412,500£355,000
2023£580,125£235,000£420,000£330,000
2024£635,000£170,750£425,000£380,000
2025£570,000£183,750£462,000£333,000
2026£645,000£164,500£440,000£328,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£356£349£360£347
2017£361£270£331£384
2018£369—£336£372
2019£372£313£361£390
2020£368£317£398£353
2021£411£415£367£420
2022£442£415£455£412
2023£418£384£406£393
2024£383£431£415£346
2025£431£313£405£456
2026£415£272£379£377
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 22 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ME18 5DR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ME18 5DR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Jul 202645, Phoenix Drive, Maidstone, ME18 5DRDetachedFreehold£455,000
02 Jul 202613, Phoenix Drive, Maidstone, ME18 5DRDetachedFreehold£592,500
03 Jul 202591, Phoenix Drive, Maidstone, ME18 5RSDetachedFreehold£550,000
23 Apr 202694, Bow Road, Maidstone, ME18 5DSSemi-DetachedFreehold£740,000
08 Jan 202692, Bow Road, Maidstone, ME18 5DSSemi-DetachedFreehold£700,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
2, Phoenix Drive, Wateringbury, Maidstone-91 m²-
6, Phoenix Drive, Wateringbury, MaidstoneFreehold121 m²£285,000 (2009)
7 Phoenix Drive, Wateringbury, MaidstoneFreehold107 m²£119,950 (1999)
10, Phoenix Drive, Wateringbury, Maidstone-89 m²-
13, Phoenix Drive, Wateringbury, MaidstoneFreehold157 m²£592,500 (2026)
16, Phoenix Drive, Wateringbury, MaidstoneFreehold104 m²£455,000 (2018)
17, Phoenix Drive, Wateringbury, MaidstoneFreehold103 m²£350,000 (2016)
18, Phoenix Drive, Wateringbury, MaidstoneFreehold107 m²£425,000 (2018)
21, Phoenix Drive, Wateringbury, MaidstoneFreehold146 m²£142,000 (1998)
29 Phoenix Drive, Wateringbury, MaidstoneFreehold114 m²£365,000 (2010)

Area insights for ME18 5DR

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Overview

Postcode ME18 5DR is located in a rural town, within the East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury area of Tonbridge and Malling in the South East region, and forms part of the Kings Hill & Wateringbury area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 46% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Kings Hill & Wateringbury is £90,624 per year. The median sale price in East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury is £445,000 (around £398 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £329,500 and £601,875. The nearest station is Wateringbury, about 0.1 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Wateringbury Playing Fields.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
45
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Kings Hill & Wateringbury has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,174 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 29% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Kings Hill & Wateringbury has a low crime rate, with approximately 45 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.8%

Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Kings Hill & Wateringbury is £90,624 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ME18 5DR.

Flood risk

No risk

Kings Hill & Wateringbury near ME18 5DR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Wateringbury located about 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for ME18 5DR
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Wateringbury

N/A

Walking directions to Wateringbury

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for ME18 5DR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miWateringbury Playing FieldsMediumWalking directions to Wateringbury Playing Fields

Area Profile

Population
341
Population density
1,679 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.72(-41%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.6(+33%)
Other theft
8.1(+44%)
Vehicle crime
4.55(+23%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.04(-75%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
328
96.19%
Other White
9
2.64%
White and Black African (mixed)
2
0.59%
Irish
1
0.29%
Other
1
0.29%
Total population: 341

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
97
36.19%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
54
20.15%
Level 3 (A level)
51
19.03%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
9.33%
No qualifications
22
8.21%
Total 16+ residents: 268

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
63
49.61%
Owns with a mortgage
56
44.09%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
4.72%
Other social rented
1
0.79%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.79%
Total households: 127

Schools

In the ME18 5DR postcode area, located within Kings Hill & Wateringbury, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for ME18 5DR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miPrimaryWateringbury Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of ME18 5DR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for ME18 5DR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miThe Handy Store47 Bow Road, Maidstone, ME18 5DNWalking directions to The Handy Store
0.2 miCostcutterTonbridge Road, Tonbridge and Malling, ME18 5DUWalking directions to Costcutter