Postcode Analysis Medway, South East

DEFIANT CLOSE, ME5 7QS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DEFIANT CLOSE, ME5 7QS.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

332

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 45,200 /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: ME5 7QS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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

ME5 7QS is an established family neighbourhood — 63% owner-occupation and an average age of 38 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 3.6% year-on-year.

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

ME5 7QS is a safe, established residential area on Defiant Close, 0.3km from Princes Park in Chatham. Administratively it sits within Princes Park ward and the Chatham and Aylesford constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 63% 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 £270k, up 3.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for ME5 7QS are sourced from Output Area E00081299 (shared with 7 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 7QS. The average age is 37.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British82.0%
Asian / British Asian3.3%
Black / African / Caribbean11.1%
Other / Mixed3.6%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 255,500

10 sales · Mean £ 254,050

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

ME5 7QS has low crime rates — 33 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences45
Shoplifting24
Anti-social behaviour21
Other theft15
Criminal damage and arson9

school Local Schools

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Kingfisher Community Primary School

Good212 pupils0.5 km
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Maundene School

Good396 pupils0.6 km
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The Rowans

Outstanding35 pupils0.9 km
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Bradfields Academy

Outstanding341 pupils0.9 km
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INSPIRE Free Special School

Good54 pupils0.9 km
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Wayfield Primary School

Good383 pupils1.0 km
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Greenacre Academy

Good989 pupils1.1 km
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Walderslade Girls' School

Good858 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Costcutters0.9 km
  • Wayfield Post Office0.9 km
  • Newstrack0.4 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Wayfield Local0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Curry Hut0.9 km
  • Happy Garden0.9 km
  • Wayfield Kebab House0.9 km
  • Wayfield Fish Bar0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Mels Place0.9 km
  • Taj Cuisine0.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Prince Park Pub0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chatham3.3 km
  • Gillingham (Kent)3.7 km
  • Rochester4.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Swift Crescent0.3 km
  • Swift Crescent0.3 km
  • Morrisons0.3 km
  • Morrisons0.3 km
  • Petrol Station0.4 km