ME5 0BH is a mixed residential area on Crestway, 0.5km from Luton in Chatham. Administratively it sits within Luton and Wayfield ward and the Chatham and Aylesford constituency.
For families considering a move, ME5 0BH represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £252k.
Census 2021 statistics for ME5 0BH are sourced from Output Area E00081191 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CRESTWAY, ME5 0BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CRESTWAY, ME5 0BH.
354
43
£ 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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates ME5 0BH — age 43, 84% ownership, 15% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME5 0BH. The average age is 43.1. 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
£ 245,000
13 sales · Mean £ 240,653
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around ME5 0BH is moderate at 59 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.
school Local Schools
Kingfisher Community Primary School
The Victory Academy
Wayfield Primary School
Luton Primary School
Chatham Grammar
New Horizons Children's Academy
Greenvale Primary School
The Rowans
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Londis0.8 km
- MEDWAY FOOD CENTRE0.8 km
- 4 Continents Stores0.8 km
- Pumalkee Store0.1 km
- One Stop0.8 km
- + 10 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Turkish Delight0.9 km
- Bill's Kitchen0.8 km
- Wayfield Fish Bar0.9 km
- Oriental Delight0.8 km
- The Codfather0.8 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Mels Place0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Wheatsheaf0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Wayfield Local0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chatham2.3 km
- Gillingham (Kent)2.6 km
- Rochester3.1 km
Bus Stops
- Street End Road0.2 km
- Street End Road0.2 km
- Spar0.3 km
- Spar0.3 km
- Ventnor Close0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: ME50BH · Data under Open Government Licence