Postcode ME18 5JZ 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 39.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Kings Hill & Wateringbury is £90,624 per year. The nearest station is Wateringbury located about 2.9 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Kings Hill & Wateringbury has a low 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.
Kings Hill & Wateringbury has a low crime rate, with approximately 39.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Kings Hill & Wateringbury is £90,624 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ME18 5JZ.
Kings Hill & Wateringbury near ME18 5JZ 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 2.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 55 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 in East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £165,000 up to £2,125,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 22 | £562,500 |
| Flats | 4 | £196,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 15 | £435,000 |
| Terraced | 14 | £312,500 |
10 year median price trend in East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury
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.
Elected local representatives for ME18 5JZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Matt Boughton
East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury - Elected 4 May 2023
Sarah Anne Hudson
East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury - Elected 4 May 2023
Tom Tugendhat
Tonbridge - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.