ME5 0HH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Wayfield Road, 0.2km from Wayfield in Chatham. Administratively it sits within Luton and Wayfield ward and the Chatham and Aylesford constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, ME5 0HH is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 31% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 65 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £370k. 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 0HH are sourced from Output Area E00081218 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WAYFIELD ROAD, ME5 0HH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WAYFIELD ROAD, ME5 0HH.
365
39
£ 40,800 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ME5 0HH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 60% owner-occupation and average age 39, ME5 0HH has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME5 0HH. The average age is 38.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 370,500
2 sales · Mean £ 370,500
Semi-Detached
£ 270,000
1 sales · Mean £ 270,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around ME5 0HH is moderate at 65 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
Wayfield Primary School
The Rowans
INSPIRE Free Special School
Bradfields Academy
New Horizons Children's Academy
Kingfisher Community Primary School
The Victory Academy
Holcombe Grammar School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Londis0.7 km
- Mace Express0.9 km
- Costcutters0.1 km
- Wayfield Post Office0.1 km
- One Stop1.0 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Wayfield Local0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Curry Hut0.1 km
- Happy Garden0.1 km
- Wayfield Kebab House0.1 km
- Wayfield Fish Bar0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Chatham Bowling Club0.7 km
- Mels Place0.1 km
- Taj Cuisine0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Prince Park Pub0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chatham2.4 km
- Rochester3.1 km
- Gillingham (Kent)3.2 km
Bus Stops
- Shops0.1 km
- Tedder Avenue0.1 km
- Tedder Avenue0.1 km
- Shops0.1 km
- Churchill Clinic0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: ME50HH · Data under Open Government Licence