Postcode ME18 5LD 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 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 0.9 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
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 7.1% 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 5LD.
Kings Hill & Wateringbury near ME18 5LD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
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.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 17 | £575,000 |
| Flats | 5 | £180,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 18 | £446,250 |
| Terraced | 7 | £380,000 |
10 years price trend in East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury
In the ME18 5LD postcode area, located within Kings Hill & Wateringbury, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Primary | Wateringbury Church of England Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Requires improvement | |
| 0.9 mi | Primary | The Discovery School | Community school | Outstanding |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.