Postcode Analysis Medway, South East

BRIER CLOSE, ME5 0AX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRIER CLOSE, ME5 0AX.

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

335

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 40,800 /yr

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Employed

48%

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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6/10
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10/10
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10/10
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7/10
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4/10
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5/10
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7/10
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9/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. ME5 0AX spans multiple life stages — average age 44, moderate ownership and renting. £352k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

ME5 0AX is a safe, established residential area on Brier Close, 0.5km from Luton in Chatham. Administratively it sits within Luton and Wayfield ward and the Chatham and Aylesford constituency.

For serious buyers, ME5 0AX is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 90% 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 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £352k.

Census 2021 statistics for ME5 0AX are sourced from Output Area E00081211 (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 0AX. The average age is 44.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.2%
Asian / British Asian6.3%
Black / African / Caribbean3.0%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 310,000

4 sales · Mean £ 316,750

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

ME5 0AX has low crime rates — 26 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 offences69
Anti-social behaviour32
Criminal damage and arson15
Other theft11
Vehicle crime9

school Local Schools

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Kingfisher Community Primary School

Good212 pupils0.7 km
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Luton Primary School

Outstanding644 pupils0.7 km
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The Victory Academy

Good1165 pupils0.8 km
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Wayfield Primary School

Good383 pupils1.0 km
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Chatham Grammar

Good919 pupils1.0 km
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Greenvale Primary School

Good142 pupils1.4 km
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New Horizons Children's Academy

Good650 pupils1.4 km
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Phoenix Primary School

Requires Improvement315 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Wayfield Local1.0 km
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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • MEDWAY FOOD CENTRE0.6 km
  • 4 Continents Stores0.9 km
  • Pumalkee Store0.3 km
  • Chatham Food Centre1.0 km
  • One Stop0.8 km
  • + 10 more
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Turkish Delight0.9 km
  • Bill's Kitchen0.9 km
  • Oriental Delight0.7 km
  • The Codfather0.6 km
  • Famous Fried Chicken0.9 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Wheatsheaf0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • The Wagon At Hale0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chatham2.4 km
  • Gillingham (Kent)2.5 km
  • Rochester3.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Hopewell Drive0.2 km
  • Hopewell Drive0.2 km
  • Street End Road0.2 km
  • Shawstead House0.3 km
  • Street End Road0.3 km