Postcode Analysis Medway, South East

CHURCHILL AVENUE, ME5 0DH House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

424

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 40,800 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: ME5 0DH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10
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6/10
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6/10
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8/10
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7/10
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3/10
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8/10
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4/10
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6/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates ME5 0DH — age 30, 58% ownership, 16% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 33.3% year-on-year.

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

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

For families considering a move, ME5 0DH represents a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. With residents averaging 30 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £331k, down 33.3% 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 0DH are sourced from Output Area E00081192 (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 0DH. The average age is 30.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British80.9%
Asian / British Asian5.4%
Black / African / Caribbean10.0%
Other / Mixed3.7%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

Terraced

£ 286,250

4 sales · Mean £ 274,000

Semi-Detached

£ 260,000

7 sales · Mean £ 272,142

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

ME5 0DH has low crime rates — 34 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.

Violence and sexual offences95
Anti-social behaviour45
Criminal damage and arson27
Other crime10
Public order9

school Local Schools

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Bradfields Academy

Outstanding341 pupils0.3 km
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INSPIRE Free Special School

Good54 pupils0.3 km
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The Rowans

Outstanding35 pupils0.3 km
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Wayfield Primary School

Good383 pupils0.3 km
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Maundene School

Good396 pupils0.7 km
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Walderslade Girls' School

Good858 pupils0.7 km
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Kingfisher Community Primary School

Good212 pupils0.9 km
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Greenacre Academy

Good989 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Newstrack0.6 km
  • Pumalkee Store0.9 km
  • Costcutters0.2 km
  • Dominion Stores0.8 km
  • Wayfield Post Office0.2 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Taj Cuisine0.6 km
  • Mels Place0.2 km
  • Chatham Bowling Club0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Wayfield Fish Bar0.2 km
  • Best Kebab0.8 km
  • Curry Hut0.2 km
  • Happy Garden0.2 km
  • Wayfield Kebab House0.2 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Poachers Pocket0.8 km
  • Prince Park Pub0.6 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Wayfield Local0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chatham2.7 km
  • Rochester3.3 km
  • Gillingham (Kent)3.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Silverbank0.0 km
  • Silverbank0.1 km
  • Shops0.2 km
  • Malta Avenue0.2 km
  • Churchill Clinic0.2 km