ME5 0AW is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.2km from Luton in Chatham. Administratively it sits within Luton and Wayfield ward and the Chatham and Aylesford constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, ME5 0AW is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 55) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 65% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for ME5 0AW are sourced from Output Area E00081209 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ME5 0AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ME5 0AW.
175
55
£ 40,800 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ME5 0AW falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 65% of tenure in ME5 0AW — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME5 0AW. The average age is 54.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ME5 0AW has low crime rates — 46 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
Luton Primary School
Chatham Grammar
The Victory Academy
Kingfisher Community Primary School
Byron Primary School
All Saints Church of England Primary School
Phoenix Primary School
Greenvale Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- The Wagon At Hale1.0 km
- Magpie Cafe1.0 km
- St Augustine's Church Café0.7 km
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Spar0.8 km
- Brown's Mini Mart0.3 km
- One Stop0.9 km
- Village Off License, KesavUK LTD0.3 km
- One Stop0.8 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Constitution Castle0.8 km
- The Richard Cobden0.7 km
- The Wheatsheaf0.3 km
- Old Ash Tree0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Frydays0.9 km
- Golden Curry Takeaway0.7 km
- New Jade0.8 km
- Oriental Delight0.3 km
- The Codfather0.3 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gillingham (Kent)2.1 km
- Chatham2.1 km
- Rochester2.9 km
Bus Stops
- Durrell Gardens0.0 km
- Durrell Gardens0.0 km
- Third Avenue0.1 km
- Third Avenue0.1 km
- Mill Lane0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: ME50AW · Data under Open Government Licence