ME5 8BJ is a sought-after residential area on Dargets Road, 0.5km from Walderslade in Chatham. Administratively it sits within Walderslade ward and the Chatham and Aylesford constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in ME5, ME5 8BJ offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 39 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 92% 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 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £386k, up 41.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for ME5 8BJ are sourced from Output Area E00081738 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DARGETS ROAD, ME5 8BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DARGETS ROAD, ME5 8BJ.
335
39
£ 48,300 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. ME5 8BJ spans multiple life stages — average age 39, moderate ownership and renting. £386k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 41.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME5 8BJ. The average age is 39.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 410,000
5 sales · Mean £ 406,500
Semi-Detached
£ 310,000
3 sales · Mean £ 344,166
Terraced
£ 295,000
1 sales · Mean £ 295,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ME5 8BJ has low crime rates — 25 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
Walderslade Primary School
Lordswood School
St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School
Oaklands School
Greenacre Academy
Tunbury Primary School
Maundene School
Walderslade Girls' School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Local Mini Market0.9 km
- Robin Hood Service Station0.3 km
- Shop \& Save Liquor Mart0.8 km
- Manak General Store0.7 km
- Spar0.8 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Morrisons0.3 km
- Co-Op0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Golden Dragon0.3 km
- Taal Indian Kitchen0.8 km
- BBQ Grill0.8 km
- George's Fish Bar \& Kebab0.9 km
- OK Kebab0.4 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Oak0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- 363 Coffee Lounge0.3 km
- Bliss Tea Rooms0.3 km
- Taj Cuisine0.4 km
- Walderslade Village Cafe0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chatham4.4 km
- Rochester5.0 km
- Gillingham (Kent)5.2 km
Bus Stops
- Walderslade Primary School0.1 km
- Walderslade Primary School0.2 km
- Princes Avenue0.2 km
- Princes Avenue0.2 km
- Dargets Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: ME58BJ · Data under Open Government Licence