ME5 0UL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Gorse Avenue, 0.8km from Walderslade in Chatham. Administratively it sits within Walderslade ward and the Chatham and Aylesford constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, ME5 0UL is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 76% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for ME5 0UL are sourced from Output Area E00081734 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GORSE AVENUE, ME5 0UL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GORSE AVENUE, ME5 0UL.
255
37
£ 48,000 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ME5 0UL 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
ME5 0UL has a significant social housing presence — 76% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 0UL. The average age is 37.3. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ME5 0UL has low crime rates — 38 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
St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School
Greenacre Academy
Walderslade Girls' School
Horsted Infant School
Horsted Junior School
Walderslade Primary School
Maundene School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Manak General Store1.0 km
- Spar0.2 km
- Delmergate Ltd1.0 km
- Dominion Stores0.4 km
- Local Mini Market0.3 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Poachers Pocket0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- BBQ Grill0.1 km
- George's Fish Bar \& Kebab0.3 km
- Best Kebab0.5 km
- Golden Dragon0.9 km
- Taal Indian Kitchen0.2 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- The Avenue Cafe1.0 km
- 363 Coffee Lounge0.9 km
- Bliss Tea Rooms0.9 km
- Walderslade Village Cafe0.9 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Morrisons0.6 km
- Asda1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chatham3.7 km
- Rochester4.2 km
- Gillingham (Kent)4.7 km
Bus Stops
- Weeds Wood Road0.1 km
- Weeds Wood Road0.1 km
- Weeds Wood Road junction0.2 km
- Barrington Close0.2 km
- Sorrell Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: ME50UL · Data under Open Government Licence