Postcode Analysis Medway, South East

ROSA COURT, ME5 7FA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROSA COURT, ME5 7FA.

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Population

316

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 41,900 /yr

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Employed

34%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: ME5 7FA 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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5/10
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3/10
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10/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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7/10
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4/10
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5/10
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Area Character

ME5 7FA is an established family neighbourhood — 53% owner-occupation and an average age of 44 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

ME5 7FA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Rosa Court, 0.5km from Hale in Chatham. Administratively it sits within Luton and Wayfield ward and the Chatham and Aylesford constituency.

Day-to-day life in ME5 7FA has the character of a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 7FA are sourced from Output Area E00081208 (shared with 15 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 7FA. The average age is 44.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British85.5%
Asian / British Asian7.9%
Black / African / Caribbean3.5%
Other / Mixed3.2%

Economic Activity

34%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

ME5 7FA has low crime rates — 41 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 offences88
Anti-social behaviour27
Vehicle crime18
Other theft9
Burglary6

school Local Schools

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Luton Primary School

Outstanding644 pupils0.7 km
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Chatham Grammar

Good919 pupils0.8 km
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Kingfisher Community Primary School

Good212 pupils1.0 km
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Byron Primary School

Requires Improvement511 pupils1.2 km
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The Victory Academy

Good1165 pupils1.3 km
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The Robert Napier School

Good1059 pupils1.4 km
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Wayfield Primary School

Good383 pupils1.5 km
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Danecourt School

Good234 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • Best One0.9 km
  • One 2 One0.9 km
  • Shop'N'Drive, Darland Service Station0.9 km
  • Fando Foods0.7 km
  • MEDWAY FOOD CENTRE0.3 km
  • + 10 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Ela Kendro0.9 km
  • Reunthai Restaurant0.9 km
  • Rowlands Bistro0.9 km
  • The Wagon At Hale0.5 km
  • St Augustine's Church Café0.9 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Anamika Ltd0.9 km
  • Little India0.8 km
  • Morley's Fried Chicken0.9 km
  • Duru Kebab House0.8 km
  • Pronto Pizza0.7 km
  • + 8 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Old Ash Tree0.7 km
  • Anchorians Club0.9 km
  • The Star1.0 km
  • The Wheatsheaf0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gillingham (Kent)2.2 km
  • Chatham2.6 km
  • Rochester3.4 km

Bus Stops

  • North Dane Way0.1 km
  • East Hill0.1 km
  • Hopewell Drive0.2 km
  • East Hill0.2 km
  • Hopewell Drive0.2 km