Postcode Analysis Medway, South East

BRACKEN LEA, ME5 0BZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRACKEN LEA, ME5 0BZ.

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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

ME5 0BZ is an established family neighbourhood — 62% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 30.8% year-on-year.

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

ME5 0BZ is a safe, established residential area on Bracken Lea, 0.3km 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 transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £251k, up 30.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for ME5 0BZ 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 0BZ. 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

£ 232,500

6 sales · Mean £ 229,500

Terraced

£ 185,750

2 sales · Mean £ 185,750

Detached

£ 345,000

3 sales · Mean £ 341,666

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

ME5 0BZ has low crime rates — 31 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 offences97
Anti-social behaviour30
Vehicle crime15
Criminal damage and arson12
Other theft11

school Local Schools

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Luton Primary School

Outstanding644 pupils0.5 km
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The Victory Academy

Good1165 pupils0.8 km
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Chatham Grammar

Good919 pupils0.8 km
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Kingfisher Community Primary School

Good212 pupils0.9 km
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Wayfield Primary School

Good383 pupils1.1 km
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Byron Primary School

Requires Improvement511 pupils1.2 km
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Greenvale Primary School

Good142 pupils1.2 km
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Phoenix Primary School

Requires Improvement315 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

16 nearby
  • Spar0.6 km
  • Brown's Mini Mart0.4 km
  • Village Off License, KesavUK LTD0.4 km
  • One Stop0.8 km
  • Magpie Service Station0.9 km
  • + 11 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Constitution Castle0.9 km
  • The Richard Cobden0.8 km
  • The Wheatsheaf0.4 km
  • Old Ash Tree1.0 km
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Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Frydays1.0 km
  • Golden Curry Takeaway0.8 km
  • New Jade1.0 km
  • Oriental Delight0.5 km
  • The Codfather0.4 km
  • + 6 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chatham2.2 km
  • Gillingham (Kent)2.2 km
  • Rochester3.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Mill Lane0.1 km
  • Mill Lane0.1 km
  • Durrell Gardens0.1 km
  • Durrell Gardens0.2 km
  • Third Avenue0.2 km