Postcode Analysis Medway, South East

DOWNSVIEW, ME5 0AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DOWNSVIEW, ME5 0AJ.

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

354

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 40,800 /yr

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Employed

53%

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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3/10
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10/10
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8/10
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6/10
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2/10
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4/10
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8/10
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8/10
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5/10
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Area Character

ME5 0AJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 84% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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

ME5 0AJ is a mixed residential area on Downsview, 0.6km from Luton in Chatham. Administratively it sits within Luton and Wayfield ward and the Chatham and Aylesford constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 43) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 64 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £250k.

Census 2021 statistics for ME5 0AJ are sourced from Output Area E00081191 (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 0AJ. The average age is 43.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.3%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean3.7%
Other / Mixed3.7%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 35%
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

£ 267,000

5 sales · Mean £ 269,450

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

Crime around ME5 0AJ is moderate at 64 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 behaviour173
Violence and sexual offences100
Criminal damage and arson21
Other theft12
Vehicle crime8

school Local Schools

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Kingfisher Community Primary School

Good212 pupils0.6 km
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Wayfield Primary School

Good383 pupils0.8 km
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The Victory Academy

Good1165 pupils0.8 km
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Luton Primary School

Outstanding644 pupils0.9 km
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New Horizons Children's Academy

Good650 pupils1.2 km
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Chatham Grammar

Good919 pupils1.2 km
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The Rowans

Outstanding35 pupils1.3 km
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Bradfields Academy

Outstanding341 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Londis0.8 km
  • MEDWAY FOOD CENTRE0.8 km
  • 4 Continents Stores0.9 km
  • Pumalkee Store0.1 km
  • One Stop0.8 km
  • + 9 more
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Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Turkish Delight1.0 km
  • Bill's Kitchen0.9 km
  • Wayfield Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Oriental Delight0.9 km
  • The Codfather0.8 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Mels Place0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Wheatsheaf0.7 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Wayfield Local0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chatham2.3 km
  • Gillingham (Kent)2.6 km
  • Rochester3.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Street End Road0.2 km
  • Street End Road0.2 km
  • Spar0.3 km
  • Spar0.3 km
  • Ventnor Close0.3 km