Postcode Analysis Medway, South East

CHURCHILL AVENUE, ME5 0DE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHURCHILL AVENUE, ME5 0DE.

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Population

257

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 40,800 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: ME5 0DE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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3/10
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9/10
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1/10
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7/10
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2/10
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9/10
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3/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 44% of tenure in ME5 0DE — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 38-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

ME5 0DE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Churchill Avenue, 0.3km from Wayfield in Chatham. Administratively it sits within Luton and Wayfield ward and the Chatham and Aylesford constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, ME5 0DE is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 72 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £240k. 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 0DE are sourced from Output Area E00081214 (shared with 6 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 0DE. The average age is 38.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.2%
Asian / British Asian3.1%
Black / African / Caribbean6.7%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 285,000

1 sales · Mean £ 285,000

Terraced

£ 277,500

2 sales · Mean £ 277,500

Flat

£ 120,000

1 sales · Mean £ 120,000

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

Crime around ME5 0DE is moderate at 72 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 behaviour204
Violence and sexual offences84
Criminal damage and arson22
Other theft8
Public order6

school Local Schools

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Wayfield Primary School

Good383 pupils0.5 km
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Kingfisher Community Primary School

Good212 pupils0.6 km
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The Victory Academy

Good1165 pupils0.7 km
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New Horizons Children's Academy

Good650 pupils0.9 km
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Luton Primary School

Outstanding644 pupils1.0 km
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INSPIRE Free Special School

Good54 pupils1.0 km
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Bradfields Academy

Outstanding341 pupils1.0 km
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The Rowans

Outstanding35 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Londis0.6 km
  • Mace Express0.9 km
  • Costcutters0.6 km
  • Wayfield Post Office0.6 km
  • Spar0.0 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Wayfield Local0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Curry Hut0.5 km
  • Happy Garden0.5 km
  • Wayfield Kebab House0.6 km
  • Bill's Kitchen0.8 km
  • Wayfield Fish Bar0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Chatham Bowling Club0.9 km
  • Mels Place0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Wheatsheaf1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chatham2.3 km
  • Gillingham (Kent)2.8 km
  • Rochester3.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Barnfield0.1 km
  • Spar0.1 km
  • Spar0.1 km
  • Churchill Avenue0.2 km
  • Stalin Avenue0.2 km