Postcode Analysis Medway, South East

LONGHILL AVENUE, ME5 7AT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LONGHILL AVENUE, ME5 7AT.

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Population

416

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 49,700 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: ME5 7AT 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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1/10
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3/10
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8/10
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5/10
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10/10
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6/10
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8/10
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3/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. ME5 7AT spans multiple life stages — average age 35, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £79k. Property prices are trending down 5.6% year-on-year.

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

ME5 7AT is an active urban area on Longhill Avenue, 0.8km from Chatham in Gillingham (Medway). Administratively it sits within Gillingham South ward and the Gillingham and Rainham constituency.

For renters and young professionals, ME5 7AT 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. Outside of residential hours, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. At 35 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 45% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are high (158 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £79k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 5.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for ME5 7AT are sourced from Output Area E00081124 (shared with 9 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 7AT. The average age is 35.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British73.1%
Asian / British Asian8.9%
Black / African / Caribbean11.1%
Other / Mixed7.0%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

Flat

£ 79,000

20 sales · Mean £ 79,325

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

Crime rates near ME5 7AT are high at 158 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 offences480
Anti-social behaviour215
Criminal damage and arson98
Other theft86
Public order62

school Local Schools

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All Saints Church of England Primary School

Good362 pupils0.2 km
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New Road Primary School

Good352 pupils0.4 km
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Brompton Academy

Requires Improvement1398 pupils0.5 km
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Byron Primary School

Requires Improvement511 pupils0.8 km
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Phoenix Primary School

Requires Improvement315 pupils0.8 km
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Brompton-Westbrook Primary School

Good443 pupils0.8 km
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Greenvale Primary School

Good142 pupils1.0 km
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Luton Primary School

Outstanding644 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

57 nearby
  • TSA Uma Food \& Wine1.0 km
  • A&S La Bacanie0.6 km
  • Candy Shop Chatham Ltd0.6 km
  • Card Direct0.9 km
  • Chatham Express0.5 km
  • + 52 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

51 nearby
  • Asia Express Fast Food Ltd0.9 km
  • Bubbleinci Bubble Tea0.7 km
  • Chatham Grill Restaurant0.6 km
  • Chatham Spice0.9 km
  • Chocafellas And Fran.go0.8 km
  • + 46 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • The Jolly Caulkers Pub0.7 km
  • Will Adams0.9 km
  • White Lion0.6 km
  • The Napier Arms0.8 km
  • Woodland Tavern0.8 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

30 nearby
  • Cafe Nucleus0.6 km
  • Central Theatre0.9 km
  • Chefs Delight 20.7 km
  • Coffee Republic0.9 km
  • Confucious0.5 km
  • + 25 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Asda0.4 km
  • Iceland0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chatham1.2 km
  • Gillingham (Kent)1.2 km
  • Rochester1.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Bank Street0.2 km
  • Bank Street0.2 km
  • Newnham Street0.2 km
  • Institute Road0.3 km
  • Institute Road0.3 km