ME5 0DY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Brambledown, 0.5km from Wayfield in Chatham. Administratively it sits within Luton and Wayfield ward and the Chatham and Aylesford constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £360k. 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 0DY are sourced from Output Area E00081213 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRAMBLEDOWN, ME5 0DY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRAMBLEDOWN, ME5 0DY.
295
44
£ 40,800 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
ME5 0DY is an established family neighbourhood — 68% owner-occupation and an average age of 44 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME5 0DY. The average age is 44.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 331,000
6 sales · Mean £ 327,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around ME5 0DY is moderate at 56 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
Bradfields Academy
INSPIRE Free Special School
The Rowans
New Horizons Children's Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Londis0.8 km
- Costcutters0.7 km
- Wayfield Post Office0.7 km
- Spar0.2 km
- One Stop0.9 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Wayfield Local0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Curry Hut0.7 km
- Happy Garden0.7 km
- Wayfield Kebab House0.7 km
- Bill's Kitchen1.0 km
- Wayfield Fish Bar0.7 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Mels Place0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Wheatsheaf0.9 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
- Churchill Avenue0.3 km
- Barnfield0.3 km
- Spar0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: ME50DY · Data under Open Government Licence