Postcode ME18 5BL is located in a rural village, within the Barming Heath & Teston ward of Maidstone in the South East region, and forms part of the Yalding & Farleigh area. It has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 40.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Yalding & Farleigh is £58,758 per year. The nearest station is Wateringbury located about 1.1 miles away.
Yalding & Farleigh has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 30,246 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 8% least deprived areas in England.
Yalding & Farleigh has a low crime rate, with approximately 40.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Yalding & Farleigh is £58,758 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 90 ft away from ME18 5BL.
Yalding & Farleigh near ME18 5BL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Wateringbury located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 110 recent sales, the median property price is £409,750 in Barming Heath & Teston area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £875,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £483,750 |
| Flats | 12 | £207,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 57 | £415,000 |
| Terraced | 25 | £335,000 |
10 year median price trend in Barming Heath & Teston
In the ME18 5BL postcode area, located within Yalding & Farleigh, there are no schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME18 5BL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Teston Village Stores | Church Street, Maidstone, ME18 5AH | Walking directions to Teston Village Stores |
Annual council tax rates for Maidstone district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for ME18 5BL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Allison Juliet Sweetman
Barming Heath & Teston - Elected 2 May 2024
Fay Lynette Gooch
Barming Heath & Teston - Elected 2 May 2024
Helen Grant
Maidstone and Malling - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.