Is ME5 9NE a safe place to live?

Yes, ME5 9NE is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 16 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in ME5 9NE?

The average property price in ME5 9NE is currently around £322k.

What is the population of ME5 9NE?

The population for the ME5 9NE area is approximately 302 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Maidstone, South East

GALENA CLOSE, ME5 9NE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GALENA CLOSE, ME5 9NE.

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

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Population

302

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 61,900 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: ME5 9NE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. 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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8/10

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7/10

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3/10

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9/10

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3/10

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8/10

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3/10

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8/10

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6/10

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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates ME5 9NE — age 40, 87% ownership, 12% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £322k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

ME5 9NE is a sought-after residential area on Galena Close, 1.2km from Walderslade in Chatham. Administratively it sits within Boxley ward and the Faversham and Mid Kent constituency.

For serious buyers, ME5 9NE is a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 87% 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 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £322k.

Census 2021 statistics for ME5 9NE are sourced from Output Area E00123537 (shared with 6 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 9NE. The average age is 39.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.7%

Asian / British Asian0.3%

Black / African / Caribbean2.0%

Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

55%Active

FT: 41%

Unemployed: 2%

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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 295,000

3 sales · Mean £ 301,000

Detached

£ 360,000

4 sales · Mean £ 358,750

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

ME5 9NE has low crime rates — 16 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour16

Violence and sexual offences14

Vehicle crime6

Criminal damage and arson3

Burglary3

school Local Schools

Tunbury Primary School

Good587 pupils0.6 km

Swingate Primary School

Good651 pupils1.2 km

Walderslade Primary School

Good228 pupils1.2 km

Lordswood School

Good406 pupils1.3 km

St Benedict's Catholic Primary School

Good210 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby

OK Kebab1.0 km
Chan's Chinese Takeaway1.0 km
Moby Dicks1.0 km

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby

The Oak0.9 km

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby

Taj Cuisine1.0 km

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Supermarkets

1 nearby

Co-Op1.0 km

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby

Walderslade Baptist Church0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Aylesford5.4 km
New Hythe5.5 km
Snodland5.5 km

Bus Stops

Galena Close0.1 km
Galena Close0.1 km
Celestine Close0.1 km
Spenlow Drive0.2 km
Spenlow Drive0.2 km