Postcode ME18 5LJ is located in a rural village, 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 1.2 miles away.
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 5.6% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 52 ft away from ME18 5LJ.
Kings Hill & Wateringbury near ME18 5LJ 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 1.2 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
In the ME18 5LJ postcode area, located within Kings Hill & Wateringbury, there are no schools in close proximity.
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.