Postcode Analysis Medway, South East

ROWAN LEA, ME5 0BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROWAN LEA, ME5 0BQ.

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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

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. ME5 0BQ's 62% ownership and 42-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

home £253,500 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

ME5 0BQ is a safe, established residential area on Rowan Lea, 0.4km from Luton in Chatham. Administratively it sits within Luton and Wayfield ward and the Chatham and Aylesford constituency.

For families considering a move, ME5 0BQ represents a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

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 £253k.

Census 2021 statistics for ME5 0BQ 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 0BQ. 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

Terraced

£ 208,500

18 sales · Mean £ 222,722

Semi-Detached

£ 205,000

4 sales · Mean £ 212,000

Flat

£ 167,000

1 sales · Mean £ 167,000

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

ME5 0BQ 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 offences55
Anti-social behaviour30
Criminal damage and arson13
Other theft11
Vehicle crime5

school Local Schools

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Luton Primary School

Outstanding644 pupils0.6 km
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The Victory Academy

Good1165 pupils0.7 km
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Kingfisher Community Primary School

Good212 pupils0.8 km
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Wayfield Primary School

Good383 pupils0.9 km
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Chatham Grammar

Good919 pupils1.0 km
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Greenvale Primary School

Good142 pupils1.2 km
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Phoenix Primary School

Requires Improvement315 pupils1.2 km
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New Horizons Children's Academy

Good650 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • Costcutters1.0 km
  • Wayfield Post Office1.0 km
  • Spar0.4 km
  • Brown's Mini Mart0.6 km
  • Village Off License, KesavUK LTD0.6 km
  • + 12 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Wayfield Local1.0 km
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Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Curry Hut1.0 km
  • Happy Garden1.0 km
  • Golden Curry Takeaway1.0 km
  • Oriental Delight0.7 km
  • The Codfather0.6 km
  • + 5 more
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Richard Cobden0.9 km
  • The Wheatsheaf0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chatham2.2 km
  • Gillingham (Kent)2.4 km
  • Rochester3.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Street End Road0.1 km
  • Street End Road0.1 km
  • Mill Lane0.2 km
  • Mill Lane0.3 km
  • Durrell Gardens0.3 km