Postcode Analysis Medway, South East

DOWNSVIEW, ME5 0AR House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

298

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 40,800 /yr

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Employed

53%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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8/10
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10/10
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9/10
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5/10
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5/10
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7/10
homeHome Ownership
9/10
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3/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates ME5 0AR — age 46, 88% ownership, 11% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

ME5 0AR 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.

For serious buyers, ME5 0AR is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £317k.

Census 2021 statistics for ME5 0AR are sourced from Output Area E00081210 (shared with 5 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 0AR. 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

White / British85.7%
Asian / British Asian6.3%
Black / African / Caribbean6.7%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 315,000

3 sales · Mean £ 298,333

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

ME5 0AR 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.

Violence and sexual offences88
Anti-social behaviour26
Vehicle crime15
Other theft11
Criminal damage and arson8

school Local Schools

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Luton Primary School

Outstanding644 pupils0.6 km
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Kingfisher Community Primary School

Good212 pupils0.8 km
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Chatham Grammar

Good919 pupils0.9 km
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The Victory Academy

Good1165 pupils0.9 km
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Wayfield Primary School

Good383 pupils1.2 km
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Byron Primary School

Requires Improvement511 pupils1.3 km
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Greenvale Primary School

Good142 pupils1.4 km
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Phoenix Primary School

Requires Improvement315 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • The Wagon At Hale0.8 km
  • St Augustine's Church Café1.0 km
  • Cafe Focus Capstone Park1.0 km
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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • One Stop0.9 km
  • Brown's Mini Mart0.4 km
  • Village Off License, KesavUK LTD0.5 km
  • Fando Foods1.0 km
  • MEDWAY FOOD CENTRE0.4 km
  • + 9 more
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Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Bill's Kitchen1.0 km
  • New Jade1.0 km
  • Oriental Delight0.5 km
  • The Codfather0.5 km
  • Pronto Pizza1.0 km
  • + 4 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Wheatsheaf0.3 km
  • Old Ash Tree1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gillingham (Kent)2.3 km
  • Chatham2.4 km
  • Rochester3.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Hopewell Drive0.1 km
  • Shawstead House0.1 km
  • Hopewell Drive0.1 km
  • East Hill0.2 km
  • Mill Lane0.2 km