Postcode Analysis Medway, South East

CHERBOURG CRESCENT, ME5 0HR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHERBOURG CRESCENT, ME5 0HR.

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Population

373

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Avg Age

39

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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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6/10
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8/10
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7/10
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6/10
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5/10
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4/10
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7/10
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7/10
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5/10
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Area Character

ME5 0HR is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 78% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

ME5 0HR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Cherbourg Crescent, 0.7km from Wayfield in Chatham. Administratively it sits within Luton and Wayfield ward and the Chatham and Aylesford constituency.

For families considering a move, ME5 0HR represents a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £252k.

Census 2021 statistics for ME5 0HR are sourced from Output Area E00081216 (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 0HR. The average age is 38.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British82.1%
Asian / British Asian2.7%
Black / African / Caribbean10.2%
Other / Mixed5.1%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

£ 300,000

3 sales · Mean £ 286,333

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

ME5 0HR has low crime rates — 33 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences59
Anti-social behaviour28
Criminal damage and arson21
Other crime9
Other theft5

school Local Schools

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INSPIRE Free Special School

Good54 pupils0.4 km
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The Rowans

Outstanding35 pupils0.4 km
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Bradfields Academy

Outstanding341 pupils0.4 km
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Wayfield Primary School

Good383 pupils0.5 km
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New Horizons Children's Academy

Good650 pupils0.6 km
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Walderslade Girls' School

Good858 pupils0.8 km
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Holcombe Grammar School

Good1057 pupils0.9 km
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Greenacre Academy

Good989 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Costcutters0.5 km
  • Dominion Stores0.8 km
  • Wayfield Post Office0.5 km
  • Multi Express1.0 km
  • Co-Op0.9 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Wayfield Local0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Best Kebab0.7 km
  • Curry Hut0.5 km
  • Happy Garden0.5 km
  • Wayfield Kebab House0.5 km
  • Wayfield Fish Bar0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Poachers Pocket0.8 km
  • Prince Park Pub1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Chatham Bowling Club0.6 km
  • Taj Cuisine1.0 km
  • Mels Place0.5 km
  • Chatham Town Football Club1.0 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Regent Guesthouse Ltd0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chatham2.5 km
  • Rochester3.0 km
  • Gillingham (Kent)3.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Cherbourg Crescent0.2 km
  • Cherbourg Crescent0.2 km
  • Snodhurst Bottom0.2 km
  • Snodhurst Bottom0.2 km
  • Burma Way Bottom0.3 km