Postcode Analysis Medway, South East

WHITEHORSE HILL, ME5 7AG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHITEHORSE HILL, ME5 7AG.

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Population

318

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 41,900 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: ME5 7AG 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.

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3/10
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8/10
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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
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4/10
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10/10
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Area Character

ME5 7AG is an established family neighbourhood — 54% owner-occupation and an average age of 37 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £190k.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

ME5 7AG is an up-and-coming urban area on Whitehorse Hill, 0.6km from Luton Road, Upper in Chatham. Administratively it sits within Luton and Wayfield ward and the Chatham and Aylesford constituency.

For renters and young professionals, ME5 7AG offers members of this subgroup have a higher probability than other subgroups of being born in the eu, and of holding degree level qualifications. neighbourhood populations are relatively young, with low proportions above normal retirement age, and have the lowest levels of long-term disability in the group. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 128 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £190k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for ME5 7AG are sourced from Output Area E00081228 (shared with 8 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 7AG. The average age is 36.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British75.1%
Asian / British Asian6.9%
Black / African / Caribbean6.3%
Other / Mixed11.7%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 173,750

8 sales · Mean £ 166,362

Semi-Detached

£ 165,000

1 sales · Mean £ 165,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around ME5 7AG is above average at 128 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 offences556
Anti-social behaviour226
Criminal damage and arson112
Other theft97
Public order65

school Local Schools

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All Saints Church of England Primary School

Good362 pupils0.3 km
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New Road Primary School

Good352 pupils0.6 km
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Byron Primary School

Requires Improvement511 pupils0.6 km
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Luton Primary School

Outstanding644 pupils0.7 km
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Chatham Grammar

Good919 pupils0.7 km
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Brompton Academy

Requires Improvement1398 pupils0.8 km
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Phoenix Primary School

Requires Improvement315 pupils0.8 km
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Greenvale Primary School

Good142 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

41 nearby
  • Asia Express Fast Food Ltd1.0 km
  • Dragon Inn0.6 km
  • Gourmet Burger Brothers0.9 km
  • New China Chef0.4 km
  • New Happy Palace0.7 km
  • + 36 more
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Retailers - Other

46 nearby
  • Byron Stores0.4 km
  • Kent Mart0.9 km
  • Leo`s Minimart0.9 km
  • Palm Cottage Social Club0.8 km
  • Shakespeare Mini Mart0.5 km
  • + 41 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

18 nearby
  • Magpie Cafe0.3 km
  • Royal Voluntary Service0.5 km
  • DOBBY'S FOOD0.6 km
  • Eurest Food Services0.6 km
  • Silverspoon Kitchen0.7 km
  • + 13 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Asda0.6 km
  • Iceland0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • The Jolly Caulkers Pub0.9 km
  • White Lion0.8 km
  • Woodland Tavern1.0 km
  • The Constitution Castle0.2 km
  • The Richard Cobden0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gillingham (Kent)1.3 km
  • Chatham1.4 km
  • Rochester2.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Windmill Road0.1 km
  • Castle Road0.1 km
  • Windmill Road0.2 km
  • Bank Street0.2 km
  • Castle Road0.2 km