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.
DOWNSVIEW, ME5 0AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DOWNSVIEW, ME5 0AN.
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
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
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
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
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Wayfield Local1.0 km
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
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Wheatsheaf0.5 km
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
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Postcode Profile: ME50AN · Data under Open Government Licence