Is ME5 8NY a safe place to live?

Yes, ME5 8NY is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 25 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in ME5 8NY?

The average property price in ME5 8NY is currently around £315k.

What is the population of ME5 8NY?

The population for the ME5 8NY area is approximately 322 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Medway, South East

ASHMEAD CLOSE, ME5 8NY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASHMEAD CLOSE, ME5 8NY.

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

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Population

322

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 46,300 /yr

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Employed

49%

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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7/10

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8/10

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4/10

workEmployment

6/10

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1/10

paymentsAffluence

5/10

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3/10

homeHome Ownership

9/10

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5/10

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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates ME5 8NY — age 44, 91% ownership, 8% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

ME5 8NY is a sought-after residential area on Ashmead Close, 0.6km from Lords Wood in Chatham. Administratively it sits within Lordswood and Capstone ward and the Chatham and Aylesford constituency.

For serious buyers, ME5 8NY is a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 91% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £315k.

Census 2021 statistics for ME5 8NY are sourced from Output Area E00081178 (shared with 15 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 8NY. The average age is 44.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.8%

Asian / British Asian0.3%

Black / African / Caribbean0.3%

Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

49%Active

FT: 30%

Unemployed: 1%

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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 315,000

3 sales · Mean £ 325,000

Detached

£ 410,000

1 sales · Mean £ 410,000

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

ME5 8NY has low crime rates — 25 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences54

Criminal damage and arson21

Other theft17

Anti-social behaviour13

Vehicle crime7

school Local Schools

Lordswood School

Good406 pupils0.3 km

St Benedict's Catholic Primary School

Good210 pupils0.4 km

Swingate Primary School

Good651 pupils0.8 km

Walderslade Primary School

Good228 pupils0.9 km

Maundene School

Good396 pupils1.3 km

St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School

Outstanding415 pupils1.4 km

Oaklands School

Good423 pupils1.5 km

Tunbury Primary School

Good587 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby

Tesco0.7 km
Premier Store0.7 km
Morrisons Daily0.4 km
Sherlodge Garage0.4 km

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby

Lordswood Sports & Social Club0.3 km

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby

Lordswood CafÉ0.7 km

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby

Lordswood Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
Lordswood Kebab0.7 km
Farmhouse Pizza0.7 km
Anchor Seafry Mishas Diner0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Chatham4.7 km
Gillingham (Kent)5.2 km
Rochester5.4 km

Bus Stops

North Dane Way0.2 km
Leisure Centre0.3 km
Lordswood School0.3 km
North Dane Way0.4 km
Harrow Court0.4 km