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ME18 5GS

East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury

Tonbridge and Malling

England / South East / Tonbridge and Malling / Kings Hill & Wateringbury / East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury / ME18 5GS

Overview

Postcode ME18 5GS is located in a rural hamlet, 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 47.8 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 2.1 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
48
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
19.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

6/10

Kings Hill & Wateringbury has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,546 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Kings Hill & Wateringbury has a low crime rate, with approximately 47.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

19.3%

Approximately 19.3% 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

9/10

The average income of residents in Kings Hill & Wateringbury is £68,700 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 152 ft away from ME18 5GS.

Flood risk

No risk

Kings Hill & Wateringbury near ME18 5GS 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 2.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Property prices in East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury

Based on 47 recent sales, the median property price is £465,000 in East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £165,000 up to £920,000.

By property type (last year):
TypeSalesMedian
Detached17£575,000
Flats5£180,000
Semi-Detached18£446,250
Terraced7£380,000

10 years price trend in East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury

Schools

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

DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miPrimaryMereworth Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.