Postcode ME18 5PU 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 45.0 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 1.0 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 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 45.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Kings Hill & Wateringbury is £90,624 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 23 ft away from ME18 5PU.
Kings Hill & Wateringbury near ME18 5PU 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 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
In the ME18 5PU postcode area, located within Kings Hill & Wateringbury, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 mi | Primary | Wateringbury Church of England Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Requires improvement |
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 5PU, 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.