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.
ROWAN LEA, ME5 0BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROWAN LEA, ME5 0BQ.
216
42
£ 40,800 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Luton Primary School
The Victory Academy
Kingfisher Community Primary School
Wayfield Primary School
Chatham Grammar
Greenvale Primary School
Phoenix Primary School
New Horizons Children's Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Wayfield Local1.0 km
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
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
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Postcode Profile: ME50BQ · Data under Open Government Licence