ME5 0AH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Settington Avenue, 0.4km from Luton in Chatham. Administratively it sits within Luton and Wayfield ward and the Chatham and Aylesford constituency.
Within the ME5 district, this postcode is characterised by a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. By day, the area transitions to a industrial units character: non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £235k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for ME5 0AH are sourced from Output Area E00081208 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SETTINGTON AVENUE, ME5 0AH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SETTINGTON AVENUE, ME5 0AH.
316
44
£ 41,900 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ME5 0AH 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.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 53% owner-occupation and average age 44, ME5 0AH has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME5 0AH. The average age is 44.0. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 223,500
10 sales · Mean £ 221,134
Detached
£ 255,000
1 sales · Mean £ 255,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ME5 0AH has low crime rates — 43 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
The Victory Academy
Kingfisher Community Primary School
Byron Primary School
All Saints Church of England Primary School
Wayfield Primary School
Phoenix Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Best One1.0 km
- One 2 One1.0 km
- One Stop1.0 km
- Brown's Mini Mart0.2 km
- Nisa Local1.0 km
- + 14 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Ela Kendro1.0 km
- Rowlands Bistro0.9 km
- The Wagon At Hale0.8 km
- St Augustine's Church Café0.7 km
- Gina's Cafe1.0 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Anamika Ltd1.0 km
- Little India0.9 km
- Morley's Fried Chicken1.0 km
- Bill's Kitchen1.0 km
- Ko Wah Chinese Takeaway1.0 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Wheatsheaf0.2 km
- Old Ash Tree0.7 km
- The Constitution Castle0.9 km
- The Richard Cobden0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gillingham (Kent)2.1 km
- Chatham2.3 km
- Rochester3.1 km
Bus Stops
- Hopewell Drive0.1 km
- Hopewell Drive0.1 km
- Third Avenue0.1 km
- Third Avenue0.1 km
- Hen and Chickens0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: ME50AH · Data under Open Government Licence