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 48.7 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 3.0 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
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.
Kings Hill & Wateringbury has a low crime rate, with approximately 48.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Kings Hill & Wateringbury is £68,700 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 3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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
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.