Postcode Analysis Medway, South East

HARPTREE DRIVE, ME5 0TH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HARPTREE DRIVE, ME5 0TH.

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Population

406

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 48,000 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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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.

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5/10
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6/10
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6/10
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7/10
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5/10
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5/10
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8/10
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7/10
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8/10
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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.

home £316,400 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British89.8%
Asian / British Asian1.5%
Black / African / Caribbean7.0%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences66
Anti-social behaviour23
Criminal damage and arson18
Other crime13
Other theft12

school Local Schools

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Walderslade Girls' School

Good858 pupils0.4 km
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Greenacre Academy

Good989 pupils0.5 km
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Oaklands School

Good423 pupils0.5 km
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St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School

Outstanding415 pupils0.6 km
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Horsted Infant School

Outstanding180 pupils0.6 km
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Horsted Junior School

Good246 pupils0.6 km
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INSPIRE Free Special School

Good54 pupils0.7 km
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Bradfields Academy

Outstanding341 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Tiger Moth0.7 km
  • The Poachers Pocket0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • The Avenue Cafe0.7 km
  • Rogallo Place, ABM Catering0.8 km
fastfood

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
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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