Postcode Analysis Medway, South East

MAUNDERS CLOSE, ME5 0AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAUNDERS CLOSE, ME5 0AU.

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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
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7/10
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4/10
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5/10
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7/10
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9/10
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4/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. ME5 0AU's low deprivation rank, 90% ownership, and £452k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

ME5 0AU is a safe, established residential area on Maunders Close, 0.5km from Luton in Chatham. Administratively it sits within Luton and Wayfield ward and the Chatham and Aylesford constituency.

For serious buyers, ME5 0AU is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 90% 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: Prices average £452k.

Census 2021 statistics for ME5 0AU 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 0AU. 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.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 358,000

4 sales · Mean £ 360,250

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

ME5 0AU 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.

Violence and sexual offences68
Anti-social behaviour31
Criminal damage and arson20
Other theft14
Vehicle crime8

school Local Schools

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Kingfisher Community Primary School

Good212 pupils0.6 km
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Luton Primary School

Outstanding644 pupils0.7 km
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The Victory Academy

Good1165 pupils0.8 km
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Wayfield Primary School

Good383 pupils0.9 km
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Chatham Grammar

Good919 pupils1.1 km
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New Horizons Children's Academy

Good650 pupils1.3 km
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Greenvale Primary School

Good142 pupils1.4 km
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Phoenix Primary School

Requires Improvement315 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • Costcutters1.0 km
  • Wayfield Post Office1.0 km
  • MEDWAY FOOD CENTRE0.6 km
  • 4 Continents Stores0.9 km
  • Pumalkee Store0.3 km
  • + 10 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Wayfield Local0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Curry Hut1.0 km
  • Happy Garden1.0 km
  • Turkish Delight0.9 km
  • Bill's Kitchen0.9 km
  • Oriental Delight0.7 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Mels Place1.0 km
  • The Wagon At Hale0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Wheatsheaf0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chatham2.4 km
  • Gillingham (Kent)2.5 km
  • Rochester3.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Street End Road0.2 km
  • Hopewell Drive0.3 km
  • Ventnor Close0.3 km
  • Ventnor Close0.3 km
  • Hopewell Drive0.3 km