ME18 5DR is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (ME18) is called the outward code. The part after the space (5DR) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:
- Postal Area. In our case ME which means Medway.
- Postal District. In our case ME18.
- Postal Sector. In our case ME18 5.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case DR.
The regional mail center for the post area ME is the Princess Royal Distribution Centre, which is located at Blackmore Drive, North Circular, LONDON , NW10 7RH.
The final port of call for any post addressed to the ME18 5DR postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is YALDING SPDO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the ME18 5DR postcode have the street address of Phoenix Drive
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the ME18 5DR postcode is home to a bustling 175 residents!
It is situated within the post town of MAIDSTONE within the old postal county of Kent.
ME18 5DR is within the village of Wateringbury.
The ME18 5DR postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in ME18 5DR are houses. Of these houses, most are detached. The remainder are semi-detached.
Most properties in ME18 5DR are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for ME18 5DR
The telephone area code for ME18 5DR is 01622 Maidstone.
Map Coordinates for ME18 5DR
| Latitude | 51.2517476322 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | 0.422916368863 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for ME18 5DR
| Map Series | Amazon | Ordnance Survey |
| Explorer 1:25,000 148 Maidstone and the Medway Towns | Check Price on Amazon | Buy Direct from the Ordnance Survey |
| Landranger 1:50,000 188 Maidstone & The Weald of Kent | Check Price on Amazon |
Weather Forecast for ME18 5DR
Tue 30th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 5.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 3.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 7.00% | ESE 4 mph |
Wed 1st May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 6.00% | SE 2 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 43.00% | SE 2 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 8.00% | E 0 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 14.00% | NE 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 11.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 17.0°C) | 6.00% | NE 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 5.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 7.00% | NNW 4 mph |
Thu 2nd May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Heavy rain | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 79.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 17.00% | N 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 14.00% | NNW 2 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Light rain | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 48.00% | WNW 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 11.00% | W 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 11.00% | WNW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 13.00% | WNW 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 17.00% | WNW 7 mph |
Fri 3rd May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 18.00% | W 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 19.00% | W 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 20.00% | W 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Light rain | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 45.00% | W 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 15.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 21.00% | W 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 14.00% | WSW 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 11.00% | SW 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 6.00% | WSW 7 mph |
Sat 4th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 4.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Clear night | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 4.00% | SW 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Sunny day | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 3.00% | SW 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 7.00% | SW 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 8.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 6.00% | SSW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 6.00% | S 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 4.00% | SSE 4 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the ME18 5DR Postcode?
Download Speeds For ME18 5DR
| Average Mbps | 73.400 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 42.200 |
| Maximum Mbps | 1000.000 |
ME18 5DR has an average download speed of 73.4 Megabits per second (Mbps).
761 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
51% of postcodes (602,086) have slower broadband speeds.
49% of postcodes (581,794) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For ME18 5DR
| Average Mbps | 13.800 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 10.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 115.000 |
ME18 5DR has an average upload speed of 13.8 Megabits per second (Mbps).
12,047 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
53% of postcodes (626,585) have slower upload speeds.
46% of postcodes (546,009) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of ME18 5DR Postcode
England Primary Schools
Wateringbury Church of England Primary School
Address: Wateringbury Church of England Primary School, 147 Bow Road, Wateringbury, Maidstone, Kent, ME18 5EA
Distance: 0.14 miles
Contact: 01622812199
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near ME18 5DR
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 372 TONBRIDGE ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8TR
Distance: 3.07 miles
Contact: :
SOUTHCOT DENTALCARE
Address: 792 LONDON ROAD, LARKFIELD, AYLESFORD, ME20 6HJ
Distance: 3.33 miles
Contact: http: HTTP://WWW.SOUTHCOTDENTALCARE.CO.UK
RHOSWEN
Address: TESTON ROAD, OFFHAM, WEST MALLING, ME19 5PD
Distance: 3.62 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 125 TONBRIDGE ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8JS
Distance: 3.67 miles
Contact: :
SUNBURY DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: TONBRIDGE ROAD, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 8JS
Distance: 3.67 miles
Contact: :
GREENACRES DENTAL HEALTH CENTRE
Address: 67 THE AVENUE, AYLESFORD, KENT, ME20 7LQ
Distance: 3.74 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near ME18 5DR
KINGS HILL PHARMACY
Address: 6 LIBERTY SQUARE, KINGS HILL, WEST MALLING, KENT, ME19 4AU
Distance: 1.74 miles
Contact: tel: 01732 845612
BARMING PHARMACY
Address: 449 TONBRIDGE ROAD, BARMING, MAIDSTONE, ME16 9LH
Distance: 2.94 miles
Contact: tel: 01622 726139
BOOTS
Address: 85-87 HIGH STREET, WEST MALLING, ME19 6NA
Distance: 2.96 miles
Contact: tel: 01732 843389
FIELD PHARMACY
Address: 11 OLD ROAD, EAST PECKHAM, TONBRIDGE, KENT, TN12 5AS
Distance: 3.16 miles
Contact: tel: 01622 871409
COXHEATH PHARMACY
Address: 97 HEATH ROAD, COXHEATH, MAIDSTONE, ME17 4EH
Distance: 3.28 miles
Contact: tel: 01622 745567
PAYDENS PHARMACY
Address: 12 MARTIN SQUARE, LARKFIELD, DITTON, AYLESFORD, KENT, ME20 6QJ
Distance: 3.43 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near ME18 5DR
KINGS HILL OPTICIANS
Address: 2 LIBERTY SQUARE, KINGS HILL, WEST MALLING, KENT, ME19 4AU
Distance: 1.74 miles
Contact: :
KINGS HILL OPTICIANS LTD
Address: 32 HIGH STREET, WEST MALLING, KENT, ME19 6QR
Distance: 3.06 miles
Contact: :
KENT EYE CARE (OPTICIANS) - LARKFIELD
Address: 786 LONDON ROAD, LARKFIELD, AYLESFORD, KENT, ME20 6BE
Distance: 3.33 miles
Contact: :
LARKFIELD SPECSAVERS LTD
Address: SAINSBURYS SUPERMARKETS LTD, QUARRY WOOD INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, MILLS ROAD, AYLESFORD, KENT, ME20 7NA
Distance: 3.39 miles
Contact: :
EYE 2 EYE OPTICIANS
Address: 8 MID KENT SHOPPING CENTRE, ALLINGTON, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 0PU
Distance: 3.99 miles
Contact: :
LUNSFORD PARK EXTRA
Address: LUNSFORD PARK, LARKFIELD, AYLESFORD, KENT, ME20 6RJ
Distance: 4.17 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near ME18 5DR
WATERINGBURY
Address: 14 PELICAN COURT, WATERINGBURY, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME18 5SS
Distance: 0.29 miles
Contact: tel: 01622 814466
WEST MALLING GROUP PRACTICE
Address: 37 QUEEN STREET, KINGS HILL, WEST MALLING, ME19 4JF
Distance: 1.64 miles
Contact: tel: 01732 870212
YALDING
Address: BURGESS BANK, BENOVER ROAD, YALDING, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME18 6ES
Distance: 2.13 miles
Contact: tel: 01622 814380
COLLEGE PRACTICE BARMING
Address: MARIGOLD WAY, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 0ZJ
Distance: 2.90 miles
Contact: :
BLACKTHORN MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: ST ANDREWS ROAD, MAIDSTONE, ME16 9AL
Distance: 2.98 miles
Contact: :
BLACKTHORN
Address: BLACKTHORN MEDICAL CENTRE, ST. ANDREWS ROAD, BARMING, MAIDSTONE, KENT, ME16 9AL
Distance: 2.98 miles
Contact: tel: 01622 726277
Transport Links near ME18 5DR
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: ME18 5DR
- Wateringbury
Wateringbury station, Station Approach, off Maidstone Road, Wateringbury, ME18 5EADistance: 0.28 milesDriving Time: 0.93 minutes - Yalding
Yalding station, Hampstead Lane, Yalding, Kent, ME18 6HNDistance: 2.50 milesDriving Time: 4.28 minutes - East Malling
East Malling station, High Street, East Malling, Kent, ME19 6AJDistance: 2.80 milesDriving Time: 5.28 minutes - East Farleigh
East Farleigh station, Station Road, East Farleigh, Kent, ME15 0JHDistance: 3.82 milesDriving Time: 7.00 minutes - West Malling
West Malling station, Station Approach, off Swan Street, West Malling, ME19 6HJDistance: 4.41 milesDriving Time: 8.82 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near ME18 5DR
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near ME18 5DR
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the ME18 5DR Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Tonbridge and Malling Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Tom Tugendhat |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the ME18 5DR Postcode in?
The Local Council for this Postcode is Tonbridge and Malling District Council and the County Council is Kent County Council.
Kent County Council is responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways.
Tonbridge and Malling District Council is responsible for duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.
You can visit the website for Tonbridge and Malling District at the following link Tonbridge and Malling District.How much is the Council Tax?
Tonbridge and Malling District Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.
Once you know the council tax band you can view how much Tonbridge and Malling District charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.
Planning Applications
When moving house to a new post code it is worth checking out what will be built in the neighbourhood.
Few people want to live next door to a building site, have their garden overlooked or have the views from their property ruined.
Visit the local planning department and search for planning applications in this postcode granted within the last three years or still awaiting a decision. This will give an indication of what could still be built.
Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the ME18 5DR Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Kent County Council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
Libraries - Kent County CouncilHouse Sales in ME18 5DR
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | £212,000 | £480,000 | £352,333 | 3 |
| 2011 | £295,000 | £295,000 | £295,000 | 1 |
| 2013 | £287,000 | £358,000 | £311,000 | 3 |
| 2014 | £240,000 | £394,999 | £333,333 | 3 |
| 2015 | £236,000 | £495,000 | £365,500 | 2 |
| 2016 | £410,000 | £350,000 | £380,000 | 2 |
| 2017 | £310,000 | £310,000 | £310,000 | 1 |
| 2018 | £455,000 | £425,000 | £452,500 | 3 |
| 2019 | £495,000 | £425,000 | £460,000 | 2 |
| 2021 | £432,500 | £432,500 | £432,500 | 1 |
| 2022 | £560,000 | £560,000 | £560,000 | 1 |
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Postcodes near the ME18 5DR Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the ME18 5DR Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Asda, Alexander Grove, Kings Hill, WEST MALLING, ME19 4SZ | 2.71 miles | Directions from ME18 5DR to Asda |
| Tesco, High Street, WEST MALLING, ME19 6NA | 4.76 miles | Directions from ME18 5DR to Tesco |
| Sainsburys, Quarry Wood Industrial Estate, Mills Road, AYLESFORD, ME20 7NA | 5.37 miles | Directions from ME18 5DR to Sainsburys |
| Morrisons, New Hythe Lane, Larkfield, AYLESFORD, ME20 6AB | 5.43 miles | Directions from ME18 5DR to Morrisons |
| Aldi, Hermitage Lane, AYLESFORD, ME20 7PT | 5.49 miles | Directions from ME18 5DR to Aldi |
What Popular Restaurants are near the ME18 5DR Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| 68-70 Week Street, Maidstone, ME14 1RJ | 4.61 miles | Directions from ME18 5DR to 68-70 Week Street |
| Blue Boys, Nr Tunbridge Wells, TN12 7HE | 8.62 miles | Directions from ME18 5DR to Blue Boys |
| 247 High Street, Chatham, ME4 4BQ | 10.03 miles | Directions from ME18 5DR to 247 High Street |
| Junction 4-5, M2 Motorway, Rainham, Gillingham, ME8 8PQ | 10.09 miles | Directions from ME18 5DR to Junction 4-5, M2 Motorway, Rainham |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Hermitage Lane, AYLESFORD, ME20 7PT | 3.41 miles | Directions from ME18 5DR to McDonald's, Hermitage Lane, AYLESFORD, ME20 7PT |
| McDonald's, Hart Street, MAIDSTONE, ME16 8RA | 4.27 miles | Directions from ME18 5DR to McDonald's, Hart Street, MAIDSTONE, ME16 8RA |
| McDonald's, Week Street, MAIDSTONE, ME14 1RL | 4.63 miles | Directions from ME18 5DR to McDonald's, Week Street, MAIDSTONE, ME14 1RL |
| McDonald's, Water Lane, Chequers Centre, MAIDSTONE, ME15 6AR | 4.66 miles | Directions from ME18 5DR to McDonald's, Water Lane, Chequers Centre, MAIDSTONE, ME15 6AR |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Week Street, MAIDSTONE, ME14 1QX | 4.61 miles | Directions from ME18 5DR to KFC Maidstone - Week Street |
| KFC, Dukes Walk, Chequers Centre, MAIDSTONE, ME15 6AS | 4.66 miles | Directions from ME18 5DR to KFC Maidstone - The Mall Shopping Centre |
| KFC, High Street, TONBRIDGE, TN9 1AP | 7.52 miles | Directions from ME18 5DR to KFC Tonbridge - High Street |
| KFC, Horsted Retail Park, Maidstone Road, CHATHAM, ME5 9SQ | 7.77 miles | Directions from ME18 5DR to KFC Chatham - Horstead Retail Park |
| KFC, Dowding Way, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, TN2 3UY | 9.01 miles | Directions from ME18 5DR to KFC Tunbridge Wells - The Fountain Business Pk |