Postcode ME18 5BS is located in a rural town, within the East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury ward of Tonbridge and Malling in the South East region, and forms part of the Kings Hill & Wateringbury area. It has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 53.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Kings Hill & Wateringbury is £68,700 per year. The nearest station is Wateringbury located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Wateringbury Playing Fields.
Kings Hill & Wateringbury has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 30,245 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 8% least deprived areas in England.
Kings Hill & Wateringbury has a low crime rate, with approximately 53.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 13.7% 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.
The average income of residents in Kings Hill & Wateringbury is £68,700 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 70 ft away from ME18 5BS.
Kings Hill & Wateringbury near ME18 5BS 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Wateringbury | N/A | Walking directions to Wateringbury |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Wateringbury Playing Fields | Medium | Walking directions to Wateringbury Playing Fields |
Based on 52 recent sales, the median property price is £456,000 in East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £165,000 up to £1,095,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 23 | £545,000 |
| Flats | 4 | £183,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £446,250 |
| Terraced | 13 | £326,000 |
10 year median price trend in East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury
In the ME18 5BS postcode area, located within Kings Hill & Wateringbury, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Wateringbury Church of England Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Requires improvement |
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME18 5BS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | Tonbridge Road, Tonbridge and Malling, ME18 5DU | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.3 mi | The Handy Store | 47 Bow Road, Maidstone, ME18 5DN | Walking directions to The Handy Store |
| 0.5 mi | Teston Village Stores | Church Street, Maidstone, ME18 5AH | Walking directions to Teston Village Stores |
Annual council tax rates for Tonbridge and Malling district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.