ME5 7HJ is a sought-after residential area on Beechwood Avenue, 0.7km from Luton Road, Upper in Medway. Administratively it sits within Watling ward and the Gillingham and Rainham constituency.
The people who live in ME5 7HJ are typical of a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. At 39 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £330k.
Census 2021 statistics for ME5 7HJ are sourced from Output Area E00081762 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BEECHWOOD AVENUE, ME5 7HJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEECHWOOD AVENUE, ME5 7HJ.
473
39
£ 53,200 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ME5 7HJ 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.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. ME5 7HJ's 54% ownership and 39-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. £330k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME5 7HJ. The average age is 39.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 288,000
4 sales · Mean £ 293,375
Semi-Detached
£ 325,000
5 sales · Mean £ 326,000
Terraced
£ 347,000
3 sales · Mean £ 342,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ME5 7HJ has low crime rates — 45 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
Chatham Grammar
Luton Primary School
The Robert Napier School
Byron Primary School
Danecourt School
Napier Community Primary and Nursery Academy
Barnsole Primary School
Will Adams Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Best One0.3 km
- One 2 One0.3 km
- Shop'N'Drive, Darland Service Station0.4 km
- Medway Spice0.9 km
- Mini Market0.9 km
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Ela Kendro0.3 km
- Gillingham Golf Club0.6 km
- Reunthai Restaurant0.3 km
- Rowlands Bistro0.3 km
- The Wagon At Hale0.9 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Anamika Ltd0.3 km
- Little India0.3 km
- Morley's Fried Chicken0.3 km
- UNCLES FISH BAR0.9 km
- Ko Wah Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Anchorians Club0.5 km
- The Star0.5 km
- The Wheatsheaf0.6 km
- Old Ash Tree0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gillingham (Kent)1.8 km
- Chatham2.7 km
- Rochester3.5 km
Bus Stops
- Beechwood Avenue0.1 km
- Beechwood Avenue0.1 km
- Hunters Way West0.2 km
- Hunters Way West0.2 km
- Jezreels0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: ME57HJ · Data under Open Government Licence