ME5 0ED is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hazel Grove, 0.4km from Wayfield in Chatham. Administratively it sits within Luton and Wayfield ward and the Chatham and Aylesford constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in ME5, ME5 0ED offers a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 86% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 70 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £320k. 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 0ED are sourced from Output Area E00081215 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HAZEL GROVE, ME5 0ED House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAZEL GROVE, ME5 0ED.
300
42
£ 40,800 /yr
52%
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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates ME5 0ED — age 42, 86% ownership, 8% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (42) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME5 0ED. The average age is 41.5. 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
£ 267,500
6 sales · Mean £ 280,833
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around ME5 0ED is moderate at 70 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
Wayfield Primary School
Kingfisher Community Primary School
The Victory Academy
Luton Primary School
New Horizons Children's Academy
The Rowans
Bradfields Academy
INSPIRE Free Special School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Londis0.7 km
- Costcutters0.6 km
- Wayfield Post Office0.6 km
- Spar0.1 km
- One Stop0.7 km
- + 5 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 Kitchen0.9 km
- Wayfield Fish Bar0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Chatham Bowling Club1.0 km
- Mels Place0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Wheatsheaf0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chatham2.3 km
- Gillingham (Kent)2.8 km
- Rochester3.0 km
Bus Stops
- Barnfield0.1 km
- Spar0.2 km
- Spar0.2 km
- Churchill Avenue0.2 km
- Stalin Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: ME50ED · Data under Open Government Licence