Postcode Analysis Medway, South East

STREET END ROAD, ME5 0BG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STREET END ROAD, ME5 0BG.

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Population

295

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 40,800 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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2/10
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6/10
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8/10
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8/10
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6/10
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4/10
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7/10
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6/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 68% owner-occupation and average age 44, ME5 0BG has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending up 22.5% year-on-year.

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

ME5 0BG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Street End Road, 0.5km from Luton in Chatham. Administratively it sits within Luton and Wayfield ward and the Chatham and Aylesford constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £270k, up 22.5% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for ME5 0BG are sourced from Output Area E00081213 (shared with 13 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 0BG. The average age is 44.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.8%
Asian / British Asian3.4%
Black / African / Caribbean3.1%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 270,000

9 sales · Mean £ 268,444

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

Crime around ME5 0BG is moderate at 58 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour163
Violence and sexual offences62
Criminal damage and arson16
Other theft8
Possession of weapons6

school Local Schools

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The Victory Academy

Good1165 pupils0.6 km
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Luton Primary School

Outstanding644 pupils0.8 km
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Wayfield Primary School

Good383 pupils0.8 km
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Kingfisher Community Primary School

Good212 pupils0.8 km
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New Horizons Children's Academy

Good650 pupils1.1 km
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Greenvale Primary School

Good142 pupils1.1 km
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Chatham Grammar

Good919 pupils1.2 km
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Phoenix Primary School

Requires Improvement315 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • Londis0.6 km
  • Costcutters0.8 km
  • Wayfield Post Office0.8 km
  • Spar0.3 km
  • One Stop0.6 km
  • + 12 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Wayfield Local0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Curry Hut0.8 km
  • Happy Garden0.8 km
  • Wayfield Kebab House0.9 km
  • Bill's Kitchen0.7 km
  • Wayfield Fish Bar0.9 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Mels Place0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Wheatsheaf0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chatham2.1 km
  • Gillingham (Kent)2.5 km
  • Rochester2.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Street End Road0.1 km
  • Street End Road0.1 km
  • Spar0.1 km
  • Spar0.2 km
  • Barnfield0.3 km