Postcode Analysis Medway, South East

KING GEORGE ROAD, ME5 0AZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KING GEORGE ROAD, ME5 0AZ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

418

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 48,000 /yr

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Employed

49%

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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5/10
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7/10
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5/10
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5/10
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6/10
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6/10
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7/10
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8/10
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9/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates ME5 0AZ — age 39, 79% ownership, 5% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £355k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

ME5 0AZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on King George Road, 1.0km from Princes Park in Chatham. Administratively it sits within Walderslade ward and the Chatham and Aylesford constituency.

For serious buyers, ME5 0AZ is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 79% 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 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £355k.

Census 2021 statistics for ME5 0AZ are sourced from Output Area E00081728 (shared with 10 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 0AZ. The average age is 38.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British81.0%
Asian / British Asian5.5%
Black / African / Caribbean7.4%
Other / Mixed6.2%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 355,000

1 sales · Mean £ 355,000

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

ME5 0AZ has low crime rates — 32 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 offences75
Anti-social behaviour33
Criminal damage and arson21
Other crime13
Other theft13

school Local Schools

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Greenacre Academy

Good989 pupils0.2 km
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Walderslade Girls' School

Good858 pupils0.2 km
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St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School

Outstanding415 pupils0.3 km
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Oaklands School

Good423 pupils0.3 km
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Bradfields Academy

Outstanding341 pupils0.7 km
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INSPIRE Free Special School

Good54 pupils0.7 km
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The Rowans

Outstanding35 pupils0.7 km
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Maundene School

Good396 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Newstrack0.9 km
  • Spar0.4 km
  • Delmergate Ltd0.9 km
  • Dominion Stores0.2 km
  • Local Mini Market0.5 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Taj Cuisine1.0 km
  • The Avenue Cafe0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Poachers Pocket0.2 km
  • Tiger Moth1.0 km
  • Prince Park Pub1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • BBQ Grill0.4 km
  • George's Fish Bar \& Kebab0.5 km
  • Best Kebab0.2 km
  • Taal Indian Kitchen0.4 km
  • A Taste Of India / Tandoori Grill1.0 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Morrisons0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chatham3.5 km
  • Rochester4.0 km
  • Gillingham (Kent)4.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Poachers Pocket0.1 km
  • Poachers Pocket0.1 km
  • Barrington Close0.2 km
  • Silverweed Road0.2 km
  • Silverweed Road0.2 km