Postcode Analysis Medway, South East

DOWNSVIEW, ME5 0AN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DOWNSVIEW, ME5 0AN.

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Population

335

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 40,800 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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6/10
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10/10
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10/10
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7/10
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4/10
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5/10
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7/10
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9/10
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4/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates ME5 0AN — age 44, 90% ownership, 8% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 61.9% year-on-year.

home £298,000 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

ME5 0AN 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.

For families considering a move, ME5 0AN represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. 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. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £298k, up 61.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for ME5 0AN are sourced from Output Area E00081211 (shared with 8 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 0AN. 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

White / British89.2%
Asian / British Asian6.3%
Black / African / Caribbean3.0%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 264,500

9 sales · Mean £ 267,027

Detached

£ 330,000

1 sales · Mean £ 330,000

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

ME5 0AN has low crime rates — 24 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 offences68
Anti-social behaviour25
Criminal damage and arson20
Other theft14
Vehicle crime8

school Local Schools

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Kingfisher Community Primary School

Good212 pupils0.6 km
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Luton Primary School

Outstanding644 pupils0.8 km
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The Victory Academy

Good1165 pupils0.9 km
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Wayfield Primary School

Good383 pupils1.0 km
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Chatham Grammar

Good919 pupils1.1 km
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New Horizons Children's Academy

Good650 pupils1.4 km
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Greenvale Primary School

Good142 pupils1.4 km
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The Rowans

Outstanding35 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Costcutters1.0 km
  • Wayfield Post Office1.0 km
  • MEDWAY FOOD CENTRE0.7 km
  • 4 Continents Stores1.0 km
  • Pumalkee Store0.3 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Wayfield Local1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Curry Hut1.0 km
  • Happy Garden1.0 km
  • Turkish Delight0.9 km
  • Bill's Kitchen1.0 km
  • Oriental Delight0.7 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Wheatsheaf0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Cafe Focus Capstone Park1.0 km
  • The Wagon At Hale0.9 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
  • Hopewell Drive0.2 km
  • Hopewell Drive0.2 km
  • Shawstead House0.3 km