Postcode Analysis Medway, South East

CHURCHILL AVENUE, ME5 0DQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHURCHILL AVENUE, ME5 0DQ.

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Population

424

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 40,800 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: ME5 0DQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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5/10
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6/10
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6/10
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8/10
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7/10
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3/10
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8/10
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4/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. ME5 0DQ spans multiple life stages — average age 30, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 3.3% year-on-year.

home £301,600 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

ME5 0DQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Churchill Avenue, 0.4km from Wayfield in Chatham. Administratively it sits within Luton and Wayfield ward and the Chatham and Aylesford constituency.

For families considering a move, ME5 0DQ represents a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. At 30 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £301k, up 3.3% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for ME5 0DQ are sourced from Output Area E00081192 (shared with 6 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 0DQ. The average age is 30.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British80.9%
Asian / British Asian5.4%
Black / African / Caribbean10.0%
Other / Mixed3.7%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 310,000

2 sales · Mean £ 310,000

Terraced

£ 270,000

3 sales · Mean £ 273,333

Semi-Detached

£ 338,000

1 sales · Mean £ 338,000

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

ME5 0DQ has low crime rates — 35 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 offences93
Anti-social behaviour48
Criminal damage and arson28
Other crime10
Other theft9

school Local Schools

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Wayfield Primary School

Good383 pupils0.3 km
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Bradfields Academy

Outstanding341 pupils0.4 km
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The Rowans

Outstanding35 pupils0.4 km
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INSPIRE Free Special School

Good54 pupils0.4 km
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Maundene School

Good396 pupils0.7 km
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Kingfisher Community Primary School

Good212 pupils0.8 km
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Walderslade Girls' School

Good858 pupils0.8 km
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Greenacre Academy

Good989 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Costcutters0.2 km
  • Dominion Stores0.8 km
  • Wayfield Post Office0.2 km
  • Spar0.7 km
  • Newstrack0.6 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Wayfield Local0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Best Kebab0.8 km
  • Curry Hut0.2 km
  • Happy Garden0.2 km
  • Wayfield Kebab House0.2 km
  • Wayfield Fish Bar0.2 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Poachers Pocket0.9 km
  • Prince Park Pub0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Chatham Bowling Club0.9 km
  • Mels Place0.2 km
  • Taj Cuisine0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chatham2.7 km
  • Rochester3.3 km
  • Gillingham (Kent)3.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Silverbank0.1 km
  • Silverbank0.1 km
  • Churchill Clinic0.2 km
  • Shops0.2 km
  • Churchill Clinic0.2 km