Postcode Analysis Medway, South East

ME5 8EH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ME5 8EH.

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Population

361

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 45,200 /yr

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Employed

51%

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.

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10/10
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7/10
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2/10
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7/10
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4/10
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6/10
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1/10
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8/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. ME5 8EH spans multiple life stages — average age 46, moderate ownership and renting. 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 8EH is a safe, established residential area located 0.7km from Princes Park in Chatham. Administratively it sits within Lordswood and Capstone ward and the Chatham and Aylesford constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for ME5 8EH are sourced from Output Area E00081168 (shared with 14 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 8EH. The average age is 45.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.8%
Asian / British Asian2.8%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed2.8%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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

ME5 8EH has low crime rates — 13 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 offences18
Anti-social behaviour7
Criminal damage and arson5
Other theft4
Other crime3

school Local Schools

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Kingfisher Community Primary School

Good212 pupils0.6 km
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Maundene School

Good396 pupils0.9 km
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Wayfield Primary School

Good383 pupils1.3 km
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Bradfields Academy

Outstanding341 pupils1.3 km
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INSPIRE Free Special School

Good54 pupils1.3 km
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The Rowans

Outstanding35 pupils1.3 km
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Greenacre Academy

Good989 pupils1.4 km
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Walderslade Girls' School

Good858 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Newstrack0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Taj Cuisine0.7 km
  • Cafe Focus Capstone Park0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Prince Park Pub0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chatham3.5 km
  • Gillingham (Kent)3.7 km
  • Rochester4.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Shawstead Road0.4 km
  • Swift Crescent0.5 km
  • Swift Crescent0.5 km
  • Kingfisher Drive0.5 km