ME5 0QD is a safe, established residential area on Sedge Crescent, 0.5km from Walderslade in Chatham. Administratively it sits within Walderslade ward and the Chatham and Aylesford constituency.
For families considering a move, ME5 0QD represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 80% 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 £263k, down 41.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for ME5 0QD are sourced from Output Area E00081741 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SEDGE CRESCENT, ME5 0QD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SEDGE CRESCENT, ME5 0QD.
325
44
£ 48,300 /yr
50%
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 0QD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 80% 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. Property prices are trending down 41.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME5 0QD. The average age is 44.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 232,500
10 sales · Mean £ 239,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ME5 0QD 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.
school Local Schools
Oaklands School
Horsted Junior School
Horsted Infant School
St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School
Walderslade Primary School
Greenacre Academy
Walderslade Girls' School
Tunbury Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Delmergate Ltd1.0 km
- Local Mini Market0.4 km
- Robin Hood Service Station0.9 km
- Select And Save Stores0.4 km
- Shop \& Save Liquor Mart0.5 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- The Avenue Cafe1.0 km
- Buckmore Park Karting Ltd0.9 km
- Rochester Airport Cafe0.9 km
- 363 Coffee Lounge0.8 km
- Bliss Tea Rooms0.9 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Morrisons0.7 km
- Aldi1.0 km
- Asda0.6 km
- Co-Op0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Golden Dragon0.9 km
- Taal Indian Kitchen0.5 km
- A Taste Of India / Tandoori Grill1.0 km
- Davis Kebab & Pizza House1.0 km
- BBQ Grill0.5 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Bridgewood Manor Hotel0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chatham4.2 km
- Rochester4.6 km
- Snodland4.9 km
Bus Stops
- Sindal Shaw House0.1 km
- Sindal Shaw House0.2 km
- King George Road0.2 km
- York Avenue0.2 km
- York Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: ME50QD · Data under Open Government Licence