ME5 0TH is a safe, established residential area on Harptree Drive, 1.1km from Princes Park in Chatham. Administratively it sits within Rochester South and Horsted ward and the Rochester and Strood constituency.
For serious buyers, ME5 0TH is a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 80% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £316k, down 17.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for ME5 0TH are sourced from Output Area E00081496 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HARPTREE DRIVE, ME5 0TH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HARPTREE DRIVE, ME5 0TH.
406
39
£ 48,000 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ME5 0TH represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
ME5 0TH is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 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 17.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME5 0TH. The average age is 39.0. 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
£ 325,000
9 sales · Mean £ 305,500
Terraced
£ 286,000
6 sales · Mean £ 288,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ME5 0TH has low crime rates — 23 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
Walderslade Girls' School
Greenacre Academy
Oaklands School
St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School
Horsted Infant School
Horsted Junior School
INSPIRE Free Special School
Bradfields Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Delmergate Ltd0.7 km
- Dominion Stores0.3 km
- Local Mini Market0.5 km
- Select And Save Stores0.8 km
- Shop \& Save Liquor Mart0.5 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Tiger Moth0.7 km
- The Poachers Pocket0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- The Avenue Cafe0.7 km
- Rogallo Place, ABM Catering0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Best Kebab0.3 km
- Taal Indian Kitchen0.5 km
- A Taste Of India / Tandoori Grill0.7 km
- Davis Fish Bar0.7 km
- Davis Kebab & Pizza House0.7 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi0.8 km
- Asda0.9 km
- Home Bargains0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chatham3.3 km
- Rochester3.8 km
- Gillingham (Kent)4.5 km
Bus Stops
- Harptree Drive0.0 km
- Snodhurst Avenue0.1 km
- Longdown House0.2 km
- Silverweed Road0.2 km
- Snodhurst Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: ME50TH · Data under Open Government Licence