Postcode Analysis Medway, South East

CHESTNUT AVENUE, ME5 9BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHESTNUT AVENUE, ME5 9BB.

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Population

362

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 48,300 /yr

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Employed

57%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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10/10
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3/10
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8/10
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3/10
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7/10
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8/10
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9/10
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1/10
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Area Character

ME5 9BB is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £540k, 92% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

ME5 9BB is a safe, established residential area on Chestnut Avenue, 0.3km from Walderslade in Chatham. Administratively it sits within Walderslade ward and the Chatham and Aylesford constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in ME5, ME5 9BB offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 92% 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 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £540k.

Census 2021 statistics for ME5 9BB are sourced from Output Area E00081745 (shared with 8 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 9BB. The average age is 39.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.5%
Asian / British Asian2.7%
Black / African / Caribbean6.3%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 43%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 540,000

1 sales · Mean £ 540,000

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

ME5 9BB has low crime rates — 41 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 offences111
Anti-social behaviour42
Criminal damage and arson22
Other theft14
Other crime9

school Local Schools

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Oaklands School

Good423 pupils0.4 km
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Walderslade Primary School

Good228 pupils0.6 km
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St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School

Outstanding415 pupils0.6 km
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Greenacre Academy

Good989 pupils0.8 km
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Walderslade Girls' School

Good858 pupils1.0 km
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Horsted Infant School

Outstanding180 pupils1.0 km
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Horsted Junior School

Good246 pupils1.0 km
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Tunbury Primary School

Good587 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Manak General Store0.5 km
  • Spar0.4 km
  • Dominion Stores1.0 km
  • Local Mini Market0.4 km
  • Robin Hood Service Station0.6 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Poachers Pocket0.9 km
  • The Oak0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • BBQ Grill0.4 km
  • George's Fish Bar \& Kebab0.4 km
  • Best Kebab1.0 km
  • Golden Dragon0.5 km
  • Taal Indian Kitchen0.4 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Morrisons0.3 km
  • Co-Op0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • 363 Coffee Lounge0.5 km
  • Bliss Tea Rooms0.5 km
  • Taj Cuisine0.6 km
  • Walderslade Village Cafe0.4 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Bridgewood Manor Hotel0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chatham4.2 km
  • Rochester4.7 km
  • Gillingham (Kent)5.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Larkspur Road0.1 km
  • Larkspur Road0.2 km
  • Manor Gardens0.2 km
  • York Avenue0.3 km
  • York Avenue0.3 km