ME5 0AL is a safe, established residential area on Downsview, 0.6km from Luton in Chatham. Administratively it sits within Luton and Wayfield ward and the Chatham and Aylesford constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £286k, down 39.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for ME5 0AL are sourced from Output Area E00081211 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DOWNSVIEW, ME5 0AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DOWNSVIEW, ME5 0AL.
335
44
£ 40,800 /yr
48%
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.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. ME5 0AL spans multiple life stages — average age 44, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 39.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME5 0AL. The average age is 44.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 263,500
8 sales · Mean £ 273,875
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ME5 0AL has low crime rates — 32 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
Kingfisher Community Primary School
Luton Primary School
The Victory Academy
Wayfield Primary School
Chatham Grammar
New Horizons Children's Academy
Greenvale Primary School
The Rowans
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Costcutters0.9 km
- Wayfield Post Office0.9 km
- MEDWAY FOOD CENTRE0.7 km
- 4 Continents Stores0.9 km
- Pumalkee Store0.2 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Wayfield Local0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Curry Hut0.9 km
- Happy Garden0.9 km
- Wayfield Kebab House0.9 km
- Turkish Delight1.0 km
- Bill's Kitchen0.9 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Mels Place0.9 km
- The Wagon At Hale1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Wheatsheaf0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chatham2.4 km
- Gillingham (Kent)2.6 km
- Rochester3.2 km
Bus Stops
- Ventnor Close0.2 km
- Ventnor Close0.2 km
- Street End Road0.3 km
- Street End Road0.3 km
- Hopewell Drive0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: ME50AL · Data under Open Government Licence