Postcode Analysis Medway, South East

TENTERDEN ROAD, ME5 7ND House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TENTERDEN ROAD, ME5 7ND.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

331

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 55,000 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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9/10
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6/10
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8/10
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3/10
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6/10
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8/10
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7/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. ME5 7ND spans multiple life stages — average age 39, moderate ownership and renting. £328k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

ME5 7ND is a safe, established residential area on Tenterden Road, 0.5km from Princes Park in Chatham. Administratively it sits within Princes Park ward and the Chatham and Aylesford constituency.

For serious buyers, ME5 7ND is a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 82% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £328k.

Census 2021 statistics for ME5 7ND are sourced from Output Area E00081302 (shared with 5 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 7ND. The average age is 38.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British86.4%
Asian / British Asian1.5%
Black / African / Caribbean8.7%
Other / Mixed3.3%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 207,500

2 sales · Mean £ 207,500

Detached

£ 372,500

2 sales · Mean £ 372,500

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

ME5 7ND has low crime rates — 24 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 offences68
Anti-social behaviour30
Shoplifting29
Other theft18
Criminal damage and arson12

school Local Schools

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Maundene School

Good396 pupils0.3 km
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Greenacre Academy

Good989 pupils0.7 km
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St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School

Outstanding415 pupils0.7 km
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Walderslade Girls' School

Good858 pupils0.8 km
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Walderslade Primary School

Good228 pupils0.9 km
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Oaklands School

Good423 pupils0.9 km
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INSPIRE Free Special School

Good54 pupils0.9 km
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Bradfields Academy

Outstanding341 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Dominion Stores0.9 km
  • Walderslade Working Mens Club0.9 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.9 km
  • Newstrack0.5 km
  • Sherlodge Garage1.0 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Morrisons1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Best Kebab0.9 km
  • Anchor Seafry Mishas Diner0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Poachers Pocket0.8 km
  • Prince Park Pub0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Taj Cuisine0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chatham3.7 km
  • Gillingham (Kent)4.3 km
  • Rochester4.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Downland Walk0.1 km
  • Downland Walk0.2 km
  • Maundene School0.2 km
  • Maundene School0.2 km
  • Scotby Avenue0.3 km