ME5 0DU is a mixed residential area on Fallowfield, 0.5km from Wayfield in Chatham. Administratively it sits within Luton and Wayfield ward and the Chatham and Aylesford constituency.
For serious buyers, ME5 0DU is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 43) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 84% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £320k, up 52.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for ME5 0DU are sourced from Output Area E00081191 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FALLOWFIELD, ME5 0DU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FALLOWFIELD, ME5 0DU.
354
43
£ 40,800 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
ME5 0DU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 84% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 52.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME5 0DU. The average age is 43.1. 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 & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 315,100
6 sales · Mean £ 309,700
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around ME5 0DU is moderate at 60 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.
school Local Schools
Kingfisher Community Primary School
Wayfield Primary School
The Victory Academy
Luton Primary School
Bradfields Academy
INSPIRE Free Special School
The Rowans
New Horizons Children's Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Londis0.9 km
- MEDWAY FOOD CENTRE0.9 km
- 4 Continents Stores1.0 km
- Pumalkee Store0.1 km
- One Stop0.9 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Mels Place0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Bill's Kitchen1.0 km
- Wayfield Fish Bar0.8 km
- Oriental Delight1.0 km
- The Codfather1.0 km
- Curry Hut0.7 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Wheatsheaf0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Wayfield Local0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chatham2.4 km
- Gillingham (Kent)2.8 km
- Rochester3.2 km
Bus Stops
- Ryde Close0.2 km
- Ryde Close0.2 km
- Ventnor Close0.2 km
- Ventnor Close0.3 km
- Spar0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: ME50DU · Data under Open Government Licence