Postcode Analysis Medway, South East

STONECROSS LEA, ME5 0BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STONECROSS LEA, ME5 0BL.

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Population

216

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 40,800 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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6/10
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4/10
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9/10
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9/10
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3/10
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5/10
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7/10
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5/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 62% owner-occupation and average age 42, ME5 0BL 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 0BL is a safe, established residential area on Stonecross Lea, 0.3km from Luton in Chatham. Administratively it sits within Luton and Wayfield ward and the Chatham and Aylesford constituency.

For families considering a move, ME5 0BL represents a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £240k.

Census 2021 statistics for ME5 0BL are sourced from Output Area E00081212 (shared with 4 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 0BL. The average age is 41.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.0%
Asian / British Asian4.1%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed0.5%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 235,000

5 sales · Mean £ 224,000

Terraced

£ 199,000

8 sales · Mean £ 199,750

Detached

£ 317,500

4 sales · Mean £ 322,500

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

ME5 0BL has low crime rates — 33 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 offences94
Anti-social behaviour32
Criminal damage and arson15
Vehicle crime14
Other theft12

school Local Schools

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Luton Primary School

Outstanding644 pupils0.5 km
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The Victory Academy

Good1165 pupils0.7 km
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Kingfisher Community Primary School

Good212 pupils0.9 km
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Chatham Grammar

Good919 pupils0.9 km
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Wayfield Primary School

Good383 pupils1.1 km
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Greenvale Primary School

Good142 pupils1.2 km
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Phoenix Primary School

Requires Improvement315 pupils1.3 km
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Byron Primary School

Requires Improvement511 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • The Wagon At Hale1.0 km
  • St Augustine's Church Café0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • Spar0.6 km
  • Brown's Mini Mart0.5 km
  • Village Off License, KesavUK LTD0.5 km
  • One Stop0.7 km
  • Magpie Service Station0.9 km
  • + 10 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Constitution Castle1.0 km
  • The Richard Cobden0.9 km
  • The Wheatsheaf0.4 km
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Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Golden Curry Takeaway0.9 km
  • Oriental Delight0.5 km
  • The Codfather0.5 km
  • Bill's Kitchen0.8 km
  • Gandhi Tandoori0.9 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chatham2.2 km
  • Gillingham (Kent)2.3 km
  • Rochester3.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Mill Lane0.1 km
  • Mill Lane0.1 km
  • Durrell Gardens0.2 km
  • Street End Road0.2 km
  • Durrell Gardens0.2 km