Postcode Analysis Medway, South East

CAMERON CLOSE, ME5 0DD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CAMERON CLOSE, ME5 0DD.

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Population

300

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 40,800 /yr

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Employed

52%

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

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3/10
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8/10
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8/10
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8/10
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5/10
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5/10
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9/10
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8/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. ME5 0DD spans multiple life stages — average age 42, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 31.6% year-on-year.

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

ME5 0DD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Cameron Close, 0.4km from Wayfield in Chatham. Administratively it sits within Luton and Wayfield ward and the Chatham and Aylesford constituency.

For families considering a move, ME5 0DD represents a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 79 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £250k, up 31.6% 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 0DD are sourced from Output Area E00081215 (shared with 7 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 0DD. The average age is 41.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British80.7%
Asian / British Asian3.3%
Black / African / Caribbean9.6%
Other / Mixed6.3%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 250,000

1 sales · Mean £ 250,000

Terraced

£ 215,000

3 sales · Mean £ 218,333

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

Crime around ME5 0DD is moderate at 79 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 behaviour197
Violence and sexual offences79
Criminal damage and arson20
Other theft9
Possession of weapons5

school Local Schools

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Wayfield Primary School

Good383 pupils0.6 km
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The Victory Academy

Good1165 pupils0.6 km
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Kingfisher Community Primary School

Good212 pupils0.7 km
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Luton Primary School

Outstanding644 pupils0.9 km
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New Horizons Children's Academy

Good650 pupils1.0 km
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INSPIRE Free Special School

Good54 pupils1.1 km
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Bradfields Academy

Outstanding341 pupils1.1 km
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The Rowans

Outstanding35 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Londis0.6 km
  • Mace Express1.0 km
  • Costcutters0.7 km
  • Wayfield Post Office0.7 km
  • Spar0.1 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Wayfield Local0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Curry Hut0.6 km
  • Happy Garden0.6 km
  • Wayfield Kebab House0.7 km
  • Bill's Kitchen0.8 km
  • Wayfield Fish Bar0.7 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Chatham Bowling Club1.0 km
  • Mels Place0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Wheatsheaf0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chatham2.2 km
  • Gillingham (Kent)2.7 km
  • Rochester3.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Spar0.1 km
  • Spar0.1 km
  • Barnfield0.1 km
  • Churchill Avenue0.3 km
  • Street End Road0.3 km