ME5 0AP is a safe, established residential area on Downsview, 0.5km from Luton in Chatham. Administratively it sits within Luton and Wayfield ward and the Chatham and Aylesford constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in ME5, ME5 0AP offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 88% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £315k, up 4.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for ME5 0AP are sourced from Output Area E00081210 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DOWNSVIEW, ME5 0AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DOWNSVIEW, ME5 0AP.
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 0AP 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 4.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME5 0AP. 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
£ 300,000
9 sales · Mean £ 310,888
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ME5 0AP has low crime rates — 27 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
Kingfisher Community Primary School
The Victory Academy
Chatham Grammar
Wayfield Primary School
Byron Primary School
Greenvale Primary School
Phoenix Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Brown's Mini Mart0.5 km
- Village Off License, KesavUK LTD0.6 km
- MEDWAY FOOD CENTRE0.5 km
- One Stop0.9 km
- McColls1.0 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Wheatsheaf0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Cafe Focus Capstone Park1.0 km
- The Wagon At Hale0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Oriental Delight0.6 km
- The Codfather0.6 km
- Bill's Kitchen1.0 km
- Famous Fried Chicken0.9 km
- Open Rice0.9 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chatham2.4 km
- Gillingham (Kent)2.4 km
- Rochester3.2 km
Bus Stops
- Hopewell Drive0.1 km
- Hopewell Drive0.1 km
- Shawstead House0.2 km
- East Hill0.3 km
- Ventnor Close0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: ME50AP · Data under Open Government Licence