Postcode Analysis Medway, South East

CHURCHILL AVENUE, ME5 0DL House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

371

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 40,800 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: ME5 0DL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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

ME5 0DL has a significant social housing presence — 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 35-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending up 15.4% year-on-year.

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

ME5 0DL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Churchill Avenue, 0.2km 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 0DL is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. The 35 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £280k, up 15.4% 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 0DL are sourced from Output Area E00081219 (shared with 5 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 0DL. The average age is 34.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British85.4%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean10.0%
Other / Mixed3.2%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 261,500

4 sales · Mean £ 241,750

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

Crime around ME5 0DL is moderate at 66 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 behaviour216
Violence and sexual offences109
Criminal damage and arson21
Other theft10
Other crime9

school Local Schools

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Wayfield Primary School

Good383 pupils0.2 km
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Kingfisher Community Primary School

Good212 pupils0.6 km
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The Rowans

Outstanding35 pupils0.7 km
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Bradfields Academy

Outstanding341 pupils0.7 km
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INSPIRE Free Special School

Good54 pupils0.7 km
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New Horizons Children's Academy

Good650 pupils0.9 km
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Maundene School

Good396 pupils1.0 km
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The Victory Academy

Good1165 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Londis0.8 km
  • Newstrack0.8 km
  • Pumalkee Store0.5 km
  • Magpie Service Station0.9 km
  • Slimming World Franchise For Aaron Snares0.8 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Taj Cuisine0.7 km
  • Mels Place0.2 km
  • Chatham Bowling Club0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Wayfield Fish Bar0.2 km
  • Curry Hut0.2 km
  • Happy Garden0.2 km
  • Wayfield Kebab House0.2 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Wayfield Local0.2 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Prince Park Pub0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chatham2.5 km
  • Gillingham (Kent)3.2 km
  • Rochester3.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Churchill Avenue0.1 km
  • Churchill Clinic0.1 km
  • Churchill Clinic0.1 km
  • Tedder Avenue0.2 km
  • Tedder Avenue0.2 km