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.
MAUNDERS CLOSE, ME5 0AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAUNDERS CLOSE, ME5 0AU.
335
44
£ 40,800 /yr
48%
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Kingfisher Community Primary School
Luton Primary School
The Victory Academy
Wayfield Primary School
Chatham Grammar
New Horizons Children's Academy
Greenvale Primary School
Phoenix Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Wayfield Local0.9 km
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, Cafe
2 nearby- Mels Place1.0 km
- The Wagon At Hale0.9 km
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
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Postcode Profile: ME50AU · Data under Open Government Licence