ME5 0AG is a safe, established residential area on Settington Avenue, 0.5km from Luton in Chatham. Administratively it sits within Luton and Wayfield ward and the Chatham and Aylesford constituency.
For families considering a move, ME5 0AG represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £230k, up 7.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for ME5 0AG are sourced from Output Area E00081210 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SETTINGTON AVENUE, ME5 0AG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SETTINGTON AVENUE, ME5 0AG.
298
46
£ 40,800 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
ME5 0AG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 88% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 7.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME5 0AG. The average age is 45.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 222,000
19 sales · Mean £ 225,289
Terraced
£ 212,750
4 sales · Mean £ 221,375
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ME5 0AG has low crime rates — 34 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.
school Local Schools
Luton Primary School
Chatham Grammar
Kingfisher Community Primary School
The Victory Academy
Byron Primary School
Wayfield Primary School
All Saints Church of England Primary School
Greenvale Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- The Wagon At Hale0.8 km
- St Augustine's Church Café0.8 km
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- One Stop1.0 km
- Brown's Mini Mart0.3 km
- One Stop0.9 km
- Village Off License, KesavUK LTD0.3 km
- Fando Foods0.8 km
- + 10 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Bill's Kitchen1.0 km
- New Jade0.8 km
- Oriental Delight0.4 km
- The Codfather0.3 km
- Duru Kebab House0.9 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Wheatsheaf0.2 km
- Old Ash Tree0.9 km
- The Richard Cobden0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gillingham (Kent)2.2 km
- Chatham2.4 km
- Rochester3.2 km
Bus Stops
- Hopewell Drive0.2 km
- Hopewell Drive0.2 km
- Shawstead House0.2 km
- Hopewell Drive0.2 km
- Third Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: ME50AG · Data under Open Government Licence