Postcode Analysis Medway, South East

FALLOWFIELD, ME5 0DU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FALLOWFIELD, ME5 0DU.

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Population

354

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 40,800 /yr

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Employed

53%

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.

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3/10
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10/10
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8/10
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6/10
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2/10
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4/10
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8/10
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8/10
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5/10
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Area Character

ME5 0DU 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. Property prices are trending up 52.4% year-on-year.

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

ME5 0DU is a mixed residential area on Fallowfield, 0.5km from Wayfield in Chatham. Administratively it sits within Luton and Wayfield ward and the Chatham and Aylesford constituency.

For serious buyers, ME5 0DU is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 43) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 84% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £320k, up 52.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for ME5 0DU are sourced from Output Area E00081191 (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 0DU. 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

White / British92.3%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean3.7%
Other / Mixed3.7%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 315,100

6 sales · Mean £ 309,700

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

Crime around ME5 0DU is moderate at 60 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 behaviour171
Violence and sexual offences94
Criminal damage and arson21
Other theft13
Vehicle crime6

school Local Schools

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Kingfisher Community Primary School

Good212 pupils0.5 km
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Wayfield Primary School

Good383 pupils0.7 km
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The Victory Academy

Good1165 pupils0.9 km
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Luton Primary School

Outstanding644 pupils1.0 km
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Bradfields Academy

Outstanding341 pupils1.2 km
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INSPIRE Free Special School

Good54 pupils1.2 km
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The Rowans

Outstanding35 pupils1.2 km
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New Horizons Children's Academy

Good650 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Londis0.9 km
  • MEDWAY FOOD CENTRE0.9 km
  • 4 Continents Stores1.0 km
  • Pumalkee Store0.1 km
  • One Stop0.9 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Mels Place0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Bill's Kitchen1.0 km
  • Wayfield Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Oriental Delight1.0 km
  • The Codfather1.0 km
  • Curry Hut0.7 km
  • + 2 more
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Wheatsheaf0.8 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Wayfield Local0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chatham2.4 km
  • Gillingham (Kent)2.8 km
  • Rochester3.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Ryde Close0.2 km
  • Ryde Close0.2 km
  • Ventnor Close0.2 km
  • Ventnor Close0.3 km
  • Spar0.3 km