ME5 0HR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Cherbourg Crescent, 0.7km from Wayfield in Chatham. Administratively it sits within Luton and Wayfield ward and the Chatham and Aylesford constituency.
For families considering a move, ME5 0HR represents a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £252k.
Census 2021 statistics for ME5 0HR are sourced from Output Area E00081216 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHERBOURG CRESCENT, ME5 0HR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHERBOURG CRESCENT, ME5 0HR.
373
39
£ 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 0HR is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 78% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME5 0HR. 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
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
£ 300,000
3 sales · Mean £ 286,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ME5 0HR has low crime rates — 33 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.
school Local Schools
INSPIRE Free Special School
The Rowans
Bradfields Academy
Wayfield Primary School
New Horizons Children's Academy
Walderslade Girls' School
Holcombe Grammar School
Greenacre Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Costcutters0.5 km
- Dominion Stores0.8 km
- Wayfield Post Office0.5 km
- Multi Express1.0 km
- Co-Op0.9 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Wayfield Local0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Best Kebab0.7 km
- Curry Hut0.5 km
- Happy Garden0.5 km
- Wayfield Kebab House0.5 km
- Wayfield Fish Bar0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Poachers Pocket0.8 km
- Prince Park Pub1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Chatham Bowling Club0.6 km
- Taj Cuisine1.0 km
- Mels Place0.5 km
- Chatham Town Football Club1.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Regent Guesthouse Ltd0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chatham2.5 km
- Rochester3.0 km
- Gillingham (Kent)3.6 km
Bus Stops
- Cherbourg Crescent0.2 km
- Cherbourg Crescent0.2 km
- Snodhurst Bottom0.2 km
- Snodhurst Bottom0.2 km
- Burma Way Bottom0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: ME50HR · Data under Open Government Licence