ME5 8EH is a safe, established residential area located 0.7km from Princes Park in Chatham. Administratively it sits within Lordswood and Capstone ward and the Chatham and Aylesford constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for ME5 8EH are sourced from Output Area E00081168 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ME5 8EH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ME5 8EH.
361
46
£ 45,200 /yr
51%
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.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. ME5 8EH spans multiple life stages — average age 46, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME5 8EH. The average age is 45.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ME5 8EH has low crime rates — 13 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.
school Local Schools
Kingfisher Community Primary School
Maundene School
Wayfield Primary School
Bradfields Academy
INSPIRE Free Special School
The Rowans
Greenacre Academy
Walderslade Girls' School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Newstrack0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Taj Cuisine0.7 km
- Cafe Focus Capstone Park0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Prince Park Pub0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chatham3.5 km
- Gillingham (Kent)3.7 km
- Rochester4.2 km
Bus Stops
- Shawstead Road0.4 km
- Swift Crescent0.5 km
- Swift Crescent0.5 km
- Kingfisher Drive0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: ME58EH · Data under Open Government Licence