About Benover

Benover is a small settlement located in the county of Kent, in the south-east of England. It falls within the ME18 postcode area and is situated in a rural part of the county, surrounded by open countryside and agricultural land. The area is known for its peaceful environment and traditional English landscape, with a mix of farmland and scattered residential properties. While not a large community, Benover offers a quiet, countryside lifestyle with easy access to nearby towns and villages. The local area is well-connected by road, making it convenient for residents to travel to larger centres such as Canterbury or Margate. The community is small but close-knit, with local amenities limited to essential services. The surrounding countryside provides opportunities for walking and outdoor activities, reflecting the rural character of the region.

School Ratings in Benover

Benover is served by 38 schools. A further 3 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Benover

Property prices average £545K across the area, and detached homes are the most common property type, typically selling for £658K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Benover

Local crime rates sit lower than national averages. Criminal damage & arson accounts for the highest share in Benover, with 4 incidents logged in January 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Benover

Based on the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Benover falls within the mid-range nationally for overall deprivation. Working-age employment is around the national average for the area. Income levels locally sit close to the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Benover

Superfast broadband reaches parts of Benover, though coverage is not uniform. 4G mobile signal is available in most areas, with 5G access more limited. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 1,012 sales

Average Price £545K
£10K — £3.55M
Detached £658K 426
Semi £439K 254
Terraced £370K 175
Flat £260K 81

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

25 Primary
7 Secondary
6 Other
Hunton Church of England Primary School Primary Good 0.9 miles Yalding, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Primary Good 1.1 miles Laddingford St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Primary Good 1.1 miles St Margaret's, Collier Street Church of England Voluntary Controlled School Primary Good 1.6 miles The Quest School Outstanding 2.1 miles East Peckham Primary School Primary 2.5 miles Wateringbury Church of England Primary School Primary 2.9 miles Coxheath Primary School Primary Good 2.9 miles Paddock Wood Children's Centre 3.1 miles Leigh Academy Paddock Wood Primary Good 3.2 miles Leigh Academy Marden Primary Good 3.3 miles St Helens Montessori School Outstanding 3.3 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Benover IMD 2025

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Benover in the mid-range nationally. Employment and income levels are close to the England average, with a mix of opportunities across sectors. Overall living conditions are comparable to similar areas across the country.

Overall Deprivation
6/10
Income
7/10
Employment
7/10
Education
7/10
Health
8/10
Housing
2/10
Living Environment
3/10
2,988 Children (0-15) 16%
11,722 Working Age 62%
5,465 Older (60+) 29%
Above Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 18% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 14.2% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Benover 20 crimes · January 2026

Low Crime Area

Reported crime in Benover falls below the national average, suggesting a comparatively safe environment. Criminal damage & arson tops the list of recorded incidents, but figures are low overall. Residents and visitors alike tend to find this a quiet and reassuring small town.

4 Criminal Damage & Arson
3 Anti-Social Behaviour
3 Vehicle Crime
3 Violence & Sexual Offences
2 Other Theft
2 Public Order
1 Burglary
1 Weapons
1 Theft from Person
Local Policing
Kent Marden & Yalding
Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Beltring Train Station 1.8 miles
Paddock Wood Train Station 2.9 miles
Marden (Kent) Train Station 3.3 miles
East Farleigh Train Station 3.7 miles
East Malling Train Station 5.3 miles
Barming Train Station 5.4 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Laddingford 0.6 miles Hunton 0.9 miles Congelow 0.9 miles Yalding 1.2 miles Gain Hill 1.2 miles Haviker Street 1.8 miles Nettlestead Green 1.8 miles Branbridges 1.9 miles Hale Street 2 miles Chainhurst 2 miles Beltring 2 miles Collier Street 2 miles

Local Government

District Tonbridge and Malling
County Kent
Ward Downs and Mereworth
Constituency Tonbridge and Malling
Parish Mereworth
Region South East

Streets in ME18 30 shown View all streets

A26 2 Acott Fields 1 Allington Gardens 1 B2162 5 Barming Road 1 Beech Road 5 Benover Road 11 Bishops Close 1 Blunden Lane 3 Borton Close 1 Bow Hill 3 Bow Road 8 Bow Terrace 2 Bryant Close 1 Butcher's Lane 6 Canon Lane 3 Church Close 1 Church Road 2 Church Street 4 Claygate Road 5 Cleavesland 2 Cobbs Close 2 Courtlands 1 Courtlands Close 1 Danns Lane 3 Darman Lane 2 Downs Road 1 Emmet Hill Lane 1 Fairlawn Close 1 Forge Lane 2

Postcodes in ME18 50 shown View all postcodes

ME18 5AA ME18 5AB ME18 5AD ME18 5AF ME18 5AG ME18 5AH ME18 5AJ ME18 5AL ME18 5AN ME18 5AQ ME18 5AR ME18 5AS ME18 5AT ME18 5AU ME18 5AX ME18 5AY ME18 5BA ME18 5BB ME18 5BD ME18 5BE ME18 5BF ME18 5BG ME18 5BH ME18 5BJ ME18 5BL ME18 5BN ME18 5BP ME18 5BQ ME18 5BS ME18 5BT ME18 5BU ME18 5BX ME18 5BY ME18 5BZ ME18 5DA ME18 5DD ME18 5DE ME18 5DF ME18 5DG ME18 5DH ME18 5DJ ME18 5DL ME18 5DN ME18 5DP ME18 5DQ ME18 5DR ME18 5DS ME18 5DT ME18 5DU ME18 5DW