Postcode Analysis Medway, South East

STREET END ROAD, ME5 0AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STREET END ROAD, ME5 0AB.

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Population

175

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Avg Age

55

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Avg Income

£ 40,800 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: ME5 0AB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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4/10
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2/10
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10/10
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3/10
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7/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 65% of tenure in ME5 0AB — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

ME5 0AB is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Street End Road, 0.3km from Luton in Chatham. Administratively it sits within Luton and Wayfield ward and the Chatham and Aylesford constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, ME5 0AB is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. The 55 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 65% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for ME5 0AB are sourced from Output Area E00081209 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME5 0AB. The average age is 54.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British87.4%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed9.1%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

ME5 0AB has low crime rates — 36 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences121
Anti-social behaviour53
Vehicle crime18
Criminal damage and arson17
Other theft17

school Local Schools

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Luton Primary School

Outstanding644 pupils0.4 km
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Chatham Grammar

Good919 pupils0.7 km
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The Victory Academy

Good1165 pupils0.8 km
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Kingfisher Community Primary School

Good212 pupils1.0 km
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Byron Primary School

Requires Improvement511 pupils1.1 km
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Wayfield Primary School

Good383 pupils1.2 km
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Greenvale Primary School

Good142 pupils1.2 km
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All Saints Church of England Primary School

Good362 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • The Wagon At Hale1.0 km
  • Magpie Cafe1.0 km
  • St Augustine's Church Café0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • Spar0.7 km
  • Brown's Mini Mart0.3 km
  • One Stop0.9 km
  • Village Off License, KesavUK LTD0.3 km
  • One Stop0.8 km
  • + 12 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Constitution Castle0.9 km
  • The Richard Cobden0.8 km
  • The Wheatsheaf0.3 km
  • Old Ash Tree0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Frydays0.9 km
  • Golden Curry Takeaway0.8 km
  • New Jade0.9 km
  • Oriental Delight0.4 km
  • The Codfather0.3 km
  • + 8 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gillingham (Kent)2.1 km
  • Chatham2.2 km
  • Rochester3.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Durrell Gardens0.0 km
  • Mill Lane0.1 km
  • Durrell Gardens0.1 km
  • Mill Lane0.1 km
  • Third Avenue0.1 km