ME5 0RU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Honeysuckle Close, 0.5km from Walderslade in Chatham. Administratively it sits within Walderslade ward and the Chatham and Aylesford constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, ME5 0RU is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. At 41 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £220k.
Census 2021 statistics for ME5 0RU are sourced from Output Area E00081737 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HONEYSUCKLE CLOSE, ME5 0RU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HONEYSUCKLE CLOSE, ME5 0RU.
284
41
£ 48,300 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ME5 0RU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 44% of tenure in ME5 0RU — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME5 0RU. The average age is 40.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 220,000
6 sales · Mean £ 222,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ME5 0RU has low crime rates — 37 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
Greenacre Academy
Walderslade Primary School
Walderslade Girls' School
Tunbury Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Delmergate Ltd0.9 km
- Dominion Stores0.9 km
- Local Mini Market0.3 km
- Robin Hood Service Station0.9 km
- Select And Save Stores0.4 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Tiger Moth1.0 km
- The Poachers Pocket0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- The Avenue Cafe0.9 km
- Rochester Airport Cafe1.0 km
- 363 Coffee Lounge0.8 km
- Bliss Tea Rooms0.9 km
- Taj Cuisine0.9 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Morrisons0.7 km
- Aldi1.0 km
- Asda0.7 km
- Co-Op0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Best Kebab0.9 km
- Golden Dragon0.9 km
- Taal Indian Kitchen0.4 km
- A Taste Of India / Tandoori Grill0.9 km
- Davis Fish Bar1.0 km
- + 8 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Bridgewood Manor Hotel0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chatham4.1 km
- Rochester4.5 km
- Snodland5.0 km
Bus Stops
- Pimpernel Way0.2 km
- Larkspur Road0.2 km
- York Avenue0.2 km
- Valerian Close0.2 km
- York Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: ME50RU · Data under Open Government Licence