ME5 0DS is a mixed residential area on Brambledown, 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 0DS represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 64 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £265k.
Census 2021 statistics for ME5 0DS are sourced from Output Area E00081191 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRAMBLEDOWN, ME5 0DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRAMBLEDOWN, ME5 0DS.
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
ME5 0DS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 84% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 0DS. 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
£ 265,000
1 sales · Mean £ 265,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around ME5 0DS is moderate at 64 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
Wayfield Primary School
The Victory Academy
Luton Primary School
New Horizons Children's Academy
INSPIRE Free Special School
Bradfields Academy
The Rowans
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Londis0.8 km
- Costcutters0.6 km
- Wayfield Post Office0.6 km
- Spar0.1 km
- One Stop0.8 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Wayfield Local0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Curry Hut0.6 km
- Happy Garden0.6 km
- Wayfield Kebab House0.6 km
- Bill's Kitchen1.0 km
- Wayfield Fish Bar0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Prince Park Pub1.0 km
- The Wheatsheaf0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Mels Place0.6 km
- Taj Cuisine1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chatham2.4 km
- Gillingham (Kent)2.8 km
- Rochester3.1 km
Bus Stops
- Churchill Avenue0.2 km
- Barnfield0.2 km
- Ryde Close0.2 km
- Ryde Close0.2 km
- Spar0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: ME50DS · Data under Open Government Licence