Postcode Analysis Medway, South East

PHOENIX ROAD, ME5 8RU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PHOENIX ROAD, ME5 8RU.

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Population

331

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 46,300 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: ME5 8RU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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5/10
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4/10
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3/10
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6/10
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6/10
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3/10
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2/10
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5/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 67% owner-occupation and average age 37, ME5 8RU has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

ME5 8RU is a safe, established residential area on Phoenix Road, 0.3km from Lords Wood in Chatham. Administratively it sits within Lordswood and Capstone ward and the Chatham and Aylesford constituency.

For families considering a move, ME5 8RU represents a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £220k.

Census 2021 statistics for ME5 8RU are sourced from Output Area E00081186 (shared with 10 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 8RU. The average age is 37.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.4%
Asian / British Asian2.4%
Black / African / Caribbean3.0%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 220,000

2 sales · Mean £ 220,000

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

ME5 8RU has low crime rates — 35 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 offences56
Anti-social behaviour50
Criminal damage and arson17
Other theft15
Vehicle crime11

school Local Schools

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Swingate Primary School

Good651 pupils0.4 km
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St Benedict's Catholic Primary School

Good210 pupils0.4 km
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Lordswood School

Good406 pupils0.6 km
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Walderslade Primary School

Good228 pupils1.1 km
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Tunbury Primary School

Good587 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Rainham Health Food Centre0.8 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Premier Store0.3 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.7 km
  • Sherlodge Garage0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Lordswood Sports & Social Club0.7 km
  • The Oak1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Lordswood CafÉ0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Lordswood Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
  • Lordswood Kebab0.3 km
  • Farmhouse Pizza0.3 km
  • Anchor Seafry Mishas Diner0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chatham5.3 km
  • Gillingham (Kent)5.7 km
  • Rochester5.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Achilles Road0.0 km
  • Achilles Road0.1 km
  • The Kestrel Shopping Centre0.3 km
  • Lordswood Close0.3 km
  • Lordswood Close0.3 km