Postcode ME18 5DJ 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 0.2 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 42.0% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ME18 5DJ.
Kings Hill & Wateringbury near ME18 5DJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 55 recent sales, the median property price is £470,000 in East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £165,000 up to £1,095,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 25 | £555,000 |
| Flats | 5 | £180,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 15 | £447,500 |
| Terraced | 10 | £377,500 |
10 years price trend in East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | The Handy Store | 47 Bow Road, Maidstone, ME18 5DN | |
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | Tonbridge Road, Tonbridge and Malling, ME18 5DU |
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | The Railway | Bow Road, Maidstone, ME18 5EB | |
| 0.2 mi | Waterbury | Tonbridge Road, Tonbridge and Malling, ME18 5DU |
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Wai Yin Chinese Takeaway | Maidstone Road, Maidstone, ME18 5EH | |
| 0.3 mi | Riverside Restaurant | Maidstone, ME18 5GA | |
| 0.3 mi | Ramblers’ Rest | Bow Bridge, Maidstone, ME18 5ED |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.