Postcode Analysis Medway, South East

BEACON ROAD, ME5 7BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEACON ROAD, ME5 7BW.

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Population

320

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 41,900 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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4/10
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10/10
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3/10
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7/10
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4/10
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10/10
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5/10
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1/10
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Area Character

ME5 7BW is an established family neighbourhood — 62% owner-occupation and an average age of 38 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

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

ME5 7BW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Beacon Road, 0.2km from Luton Road, Upper in Chatham. Administratively it sits within Luton and Wayfield ward and the Chatham and Aylesford constituency.

For families considering a move, ME5 7BW represents a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 78 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £295k. 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 7BW are sourced from Output Area E00081230 (shared with 6 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 7BW. The average age is 38.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British76.9%
Asian / British Asian7.2%
Black / African / Caribbean11.9%
Other / Mixed4.1%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 295,000

5 sales · Mean £ 288,000

Semi-Detached

£ 210,000

1 sales · Mean £ 210,000

Detached

£ 285,000

1 sales · Mean £ 285,000

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

Crime around ME5 7BW is moderate at 78 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 offences327
Anti-social behaviour138
Criminal damage and arson77
Other theft57
Vehicle crime54

school Local Schools

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Chatham Grammar

Good919 pupils0.3 km
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Luton Primary School

Outstanding644 pupils0.3 km
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Byron Primary School

Requires Improvement511 pupils0.5 km
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All Saints Church of England Primary School

Good362 pupils0.7 km
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New Road Primary School

Good352 pupils1.0 km
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The Victory Academy

Good1165 pupils1.0 km
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Phoenix Primary School

Requires Improvement315 pupils1.0 km
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Napier Community Primary and Nursery Academy

Good581 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Rowlands Bistro1.0 km
  • Siskos1.0 km
  • Magpie Cafe0.6 km
  • Royal Voluntary Service0.6 km
  • St Augustine's Church Café0.2 km
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Retailers - Other

34 nearby
  • Crazy Mini Market0.7 km
  • Luton Road Mini Market0.6 km
  • Brown's Mini Mart0.6 km
  • One Stop0.8 km
  • Village Off License, KesavUK LTD0.6 km
  • + 29 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Constitution Castle0.3 km
  • The Richard Cobden0.3 km
  • The Wheatsheaf0.8 km
  • Old Ash Tree0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

26 nearby
  • Cheerz Pizza0.6 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.4 km
  • Frydays0.4 km
  • Golden Curry Takeaway0.3 km
  • The Bagel Hub0.7 km
  • + 21 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gillingham (Kent)1.4 km
  • Chatham1.8 km
  • Rochester2.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Albany Road0.2 km
  • Albany Road0.2 km
  • Luton Junior School0.2 km
  • Rock Avenue0.3 km
  • Windmill Road0.3 km