Red Hill is in Wateringbury, Maidstone and in Tonbridge And Malling district. ME18 5NN is located in the East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Tonbridge and Malling. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Red Hill, Wateringbury, Maidstone, ME18 5NN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME18 5NU, ME18 5NL, ME18 5NW, ME18 5NS, ME18 5NX, ME18 5DU, ME18 5RJ, ME18 5DD, ME18 5DP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ME18 5NN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.1% | 51% | 1.9% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 50.9% | 49% | -1.9% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 27.6% | 34.3% | 6.7% | 37.9% | -3.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60% | 47.4% | -12.6% | 44.2% | 3.2% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 10.8% | 2.4% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 5.6% | 3.4% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 58.2% | 55.9% | -2.3% | 48.4% | 7.5% |
| Good health | 29.6% | 29.9% | 0.3% | 33.6% | -3.7% |
| Fair health | 9.4% | 11% | 1.6% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16% | 11.6% | -4.4% | 18.2% | -6.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 11.6% | 0.0% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 12.1% | -3.0% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 3.7% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 18.6% | 5.3% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.1% | 40.5% | 5.4% | 33.8% | 6.7% |
| Other | 5.3% | 1.9% | -3.4% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.9% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 94.4% | 94.9% | 0.5% | 81.4% | 13.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 89% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.6% | 89% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 5.8% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 5.1% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 3.1% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.5% | 2% | -1.5% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.5% | 89% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 5.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 8.2% | 7.2% | 9.8% | -1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.3% | 1.2% | -5.1% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.1% | 76.7% | 13.4% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 4.3% | 13.5% | -9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.9% | 37.2% | 9.7% |
| Christian | 46.1% | 46.2% | -0.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Red Hill was 41.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.1% lower than the East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Red Hill has the 14th highest crime rate of 36 local areas in East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury and the 182nd lowest crime rate of 404 local areas in Tonbridge and Malling .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.4%.
Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Orchard Cottages Red Hill, Maidstone, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2024-10-29 | £241,460 |
| 15 Red Hill, Maidstone, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2022-08-19 | £741,607 |
| 15 Red Hill, Maidstone, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £678,000 | 2021-01-07 | £764,520 |
| 1 Red Hill, Maidstone, Kent Other, an established residential building | £12,000 | 2018-08-15 | £13,169 |
| 1 Red Hill, Maidstone, Kent Other, an established residential building | £149,500 | 2016-03-24 | £181,763 |
ME18 5NN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wateringbury Church of England Primary School 147 Bow Road , Wateringbury ME18 5EA | 3out of 4 | 863 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Discovery School Discovery Drive , Kings Hill ME19 4GJ | 4out of 4 | 1,845 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Hill School Primary and Nursery Crispin Way , Kings Hill ME19 4LS | 3out of 4 | 2,508 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Invicta Primary School At Kings Hill Warwick Way (Off Tower View) , Kings Hill ME19 4AL | 3out of 4 | 2,826 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mereworth Community Primary School 39 the Street , Mereworth ME18 5ND | 3out of 4 | 3,868 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Malling School Beech Road , East Malling ME19 6DH | 2out of 4 | 4,166 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Helens Montessori School Lower Road , East Farleigh ME15 0JT | - not rated | 3,712 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bower Grove School Fant Lane , ME16 8NL | 3out of 4 | 5,206 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Where Memories Meet | 188 Tonbridge Road, Wateringbury | 132 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wateringbury Working Mens Club | 210 Tonbridge Road, Wateringbury | 101 yd | |
| The Railway | Railway Public House, Bow Road | 807 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wai Yin Chinese Takeaway | Maidstone Road, Wateringbury | 882 yd | |
| Ramblers Rest | Medway Wharf Marina, Bow Bridge | 978 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wateringbury Playing Fields PHOENIX DRIVE | grass pitches | 712 yd |
| Wateringbury Ce Primary School BOW ROAD | grass pitches | 762 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 18.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 18.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 18.8% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 70.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 165 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 124 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.