Postcode Analysis Medway, South East

NUTFIELD CLOSE, ME5 0AT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NUTFIELD CLOSE, ME5 0AT.

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Population

354

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Avg Age

43

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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.

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3/10
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10/10
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8/10
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6/10
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2/10
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4/10
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8/10
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8/10
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5/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates ME5 0AT — age 43, 84% ownership, 15% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £411k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 23.7% year-on-year.

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

ME5 0AT is a safe, established residential area on Nutfield Close, 0.6km 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 0AT offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 84% 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 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £411k, down 23.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for ME5 0AT are sourced from Output Area E00081191 (shared with 6 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 0AT. The average age is 43.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.3%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean3.7%
Other / Mixed3.7%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 398,500

5 sales · Mean £ 351,700

Terraced

£ 400,000

1 sales · Mean £ 400,000

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

ME5 0AT has low crime rates — 35 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 offences99
Anti-social behaviour30
Criminal damage and arson22
Other theft13
Vehicle crime8

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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The Victory Academy

Good1165 pupils0.9 km
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Luton Primary School

Outstanding644 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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Bradfields Academy

Outstanding341 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Costcutters0.8 km
  • Wayfield Post Office0.8 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
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Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Curry Hut0.8 km
  • Happy Garden0.8 km
  • Wayfield Kebab House0.9 km
  • Bill's Kitchen1.0 km
  • Wayfield Fish Bar0.9 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Mels Place0.9 km
  • The Wagon At Hale1.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Wheatsheaf0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chatham2.4 km
  • Gillingham (Kent)2.7 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