Postcode Analysis Medway, South East

LIMETREE CLOSE, ME5 0DR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LIMETREE CLOSE, ME5 0DR.

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Population

300

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 40,800 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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3/10
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8/10
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8/10
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8/10
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5/10
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5/10
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9/10
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8/10
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7/10
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Area Character

ME5 0DR is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 86% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (42) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

ME5 0DR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Limetree Close, 0.3km from Wayfield in Chatham. Administratively it sits within Luton and Wayfield ward and the Chatham and Aylesford constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in ME5, ME5 0DR offers a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 86% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £332k. 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 0DR are sourced from Output Area E00081215 (shared with 7 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 0DR. The average age is 41.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British80.7%
Asian / British Asian3.3%
Black / African / Caribbean9.6%
Other / Mixed6.3%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 272,500

22 sales · Mean £ 281,795

Terraced

£ 210,000

1 sales · Mean £ 210,000

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

Crime around ME5 0DR is moderate at 66 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour206
Violence and sexual offences95
Criminal damage and arson26
Other theft11
Public order9

school Local Schools

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Wayfield Primary School

Good383 pupils0.4 km
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Kingfisher Community Primary School

Good212 pupils0.5 km
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The Victory Academy

Good1165 pupils0.9 km
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INSPIRE Free Special School

Good54 pupils0.9 km
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Bradfields Academy

Outstanding341 pupils0.9 km
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The Rowans

Outstanding35 pupils0.9 km
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New Horizons Children's Academy

Good650 pupils1.0 km
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Maundene School

Good396 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Londis0.8 km
  • Newstrack0.9 km
  • Pumalkee Store0.3 km
  • One Stop0.9 km
  • Magpie Service Station0.8 km
  • + 4 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Taj Cuisine0.8 km
  • Mels Place0.5 km
  • Chatham Bowling Club1.0 km
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Wayfield Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Curry Hut0.4 km
  • Happy Garden0.4 km
  • Wayfield Kebab House0.5 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Wayfield Local0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Prince Park Pub0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chatham2.5 km
  • Gillingham (Kent)3.0 km
  • Rochester3.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Churchill Avenue0.1 km
  • Churchill Avenue0.2 km
  • Fisher Road0.2 km
  • Fisher Road0.2 km
  • Stalin Avenue0.2 km