ME5 0BB is a safe, established residential area on Crestway, 0.4km from Luton in Chatham. Administratively it sits within Luton and Wayfield ward and the Chatham and Aylesford constituency.
For families considering a move, ME5 0BB represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £241k.
Census 2021 statistics for ME5 0BB are sourced from Output Area E00081210 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CRESTWAY, ME5 0BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CRESTWAY, ME5 0BB.
298
46
£ 40,800 /yr
53%
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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates ME5 0BB — age 46, 88% ownership, 11% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME5 0BB. The average age is 45.7. 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, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 240,000
9 sales · Mean £ 238,333
Semi-Detached
£ 227,500
13 sales · Mean £ 227,923
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ME5 0BB 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
Luton Primary School
The Victory Academy
Kingfisher Community Primary School
Chatham Grammar
Wayfield Primary School
Byron Primary School
Greenvale Primary School
Phoenix Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- The Wagon At Hale0.9 km
- St Augustine's Church Café0.9 km
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Spar0.6 km
- Brown's Mini Mart0.5 km
- Village Off License, KesavUK LTD0.5 km
- One Stop0.8 km
- Magpie Service Station1.0 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Richard Cobden0.9 km
- The Wheatsheaf0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Golden Curry Takeaway0.9 km
- Oriental Delight0.5 km
- The Codfather0.5 km
- Bill's Kitchen0.8 km
- Gandhi Tandoori0.9 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chatham2.3 km
- Gillingham (Kent)2.3 km
- Rochester3.1 km
Bus Stops
- Mill Lane0.2 km
- Mill Lane0.2 km
- Hopewell Drive0.2 km
- Durrell Gardens0.2 km
- Shawstead House0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: ME50BB · Data under Open Government Licence