Postcode Analysis Medway, South East

DERBY ROAD, ME5 7JE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DERBY ROAD, ME5 7JE.

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Population

530

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 53,200 /yr

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Employed

47%

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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7/10
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9/10
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4/10
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6/10
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7/10
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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 7JE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 83% 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 7JE is a sought-after residential area on Derby Road, 0.9km from Hale in Gillingham (Medway). Administratively it sits within Watling ward and the Gillingham and Rainham constituency.

For families considering a move, ME5 7JE represents a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 83% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £259k.

Census 2021 statistics for ME5 7JE are sourced from Output Area E00081764 (shared with 19 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 7JE. The average age is 47.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British84.9%
Asian / British Asian9.6%
Black / African / Caribbean2.3%
Other / Mixed3.2%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 259,000

1 sales · Mean £ 259,000

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

ME5 7JE has low crime rates — 43 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 offences70
Anti-social behaviour28
Other theft19
Shoplifting17
Vehicle crime14

school Local Schools

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The Robert Napier School

Good1059 pupils0.8 km
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Chatham Grammar

Good919 pupils0.8 km
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Danecourt School

Good234 pupils0.8 km
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Byron Primary School

Requires Improvement511 pupils1.1 km
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Luton Primary School

Outstanding644 pupils1.1 km
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Will Adams Academy

Good1.2 km
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Featherby Junior School

Good344 pupils1.2 km
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Barnsole Primary School

Requires Improvement673 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • Fando Foods0.5 km
  • Kent Mart0.7 km
  • MEDWAY FOOD CENTRE0.8 km
  • Best One0.2 km
  • One 2 One0.2 km
  • + 12 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Old Ash Tree0.5 km
  • Anchorians Club0.3 km
  • The Star0.2 km
  • The Wheatsheaf0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Dragon Inn1.0 km
  • Duru Kebab House0.4 km
  • Pronto Pizza0.5 km
  • Anamika Ltd0.2 km
  • Little India0.2 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Ela Kendro0.2 km
  • Gillingham Golf Club0.4 km
  • Reunthai Restaurant0.2 km
  • Rowlands Bistro0.3 km
  • The Wagon At Hale0.9 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gillingham (Kent)1.9 km
  • Chatham2.9 km
  • Rochester3.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Barnsole Road0.2 km
  • Darland House0.2 km
  • Darland House0.2 km
  • Beechwood Avenue0.2 km
  • Barnsole Road0.2 km