Postcode Analysis Medway, South East

COBTREE CLOSE, ME5 0AS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COBTREE CLOSE, ME5 0AS.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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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
workEmployment
7/10
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4/10
paymentsAffluence
5/10
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7/10
homeHome Ownership
9/10
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4/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates ME5 0AS — 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.

home £295,000 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

ME5 0AS is a safe, established residential area on Cobtree Close, 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. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £295k.

Census 2021 statistics for ME5 0AS 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 0AS. 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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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 295,000

1 sales · Mean £ 295,000

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

ME5 0AS has low crime rates — 30 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 offences76
Anti-social behaviour27
Criminal damage and arson20
Other theft14
Vehicle crime9

school Local Schools

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Kingfisher Community Primary School

Good212 pupils0.5 km
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Wayfield Primary School

Good383 pupils0.8 km
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Luton Primary School

Outstanding644 pupils0.9 km
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The Victory Academy

Good1165 pupils0.9 km
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Chatham Grammar

Good919 pupils1.2 km
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New Horizons Children's Academy

Good650 pupils1.3 km
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INSPIRE Free Special School

Good54 pupils1.3 km
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The Rowans

Outstanding35 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Costcutters0.9 km
  • Wayfield Post Office0.9 km
  • MEDWAY FOOD CENTRE0.8 km
  • 4 Continents Stores1.0 km
  • Pumalkee Store0.2 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Wayfield Local0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Curry Hut0.9 km
  • Happy Garden0.9 km
  • Wayfield Kebab House0.9 km
  • Bill's Kitchen1.0 km
  • Wayfield Fish Bar0.9 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Mels Place0.9 km
  • Cafe Focus Capstone Park1.0 km
  • The Wagon At Hale0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Wheatsheaf0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chatham2.5 km
  • Gillingham (Kent)2.6 km
  • Rochester3.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Ventnor Close0.2 km
  • Ventnor Close0.2 km
  • Ryde Close0.3 km
  • Ryde Close0.3 km
  • Street End Road0.3 km