ME5 8HY is a safe, established residential area on Sundridge Drive, 0.7km from Walderslade in Chatham. Administratively it sits within Princes Park ward and the Chatham and Aylesford constituency.
For families considering a move, ME5 8HY represents a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
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 £295k, up 1.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for ME5 8HY are sourced from Output Area E00081284 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SUNDRIDGE DRIVE, ME5 8HY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SUNDRIDGE DRIVE, ME5 8HY.
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33
£ 55,000 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
ME5 8HY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 33, 76% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 1.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME5 8HY. The average age is 32.9. 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
Terraced
£ 251,500
8 sales · Mean £ 257,125
Semi-Detached
£ 245,000
3 sales · Mean £ 266,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ME5 8HY 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
Maundene School
Tunbury Primary School
St Benedict's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Robin Hood Service Station0.4 km
- Shop \& Save Liquor Mart0.9 km
- Manak General Store0.9 km
- Spar0.8 km
- Permark & Post Office0.4 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Morrisons0.4 km
- Co-Op0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Golden Dragon0.4 km
- Taal Indian Kitchen0.9 km
- BBQ Grill0.9 km
- George's Fish Bar \& Kebab1.0 km
- OK Kebab0.5 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Oak0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- 363 Coffee Lounge0.4 km
- Bliss Tea Rooms0.4 km
- Taj Cuisine0.5 km
- Walderslade Village Cafe0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chatham4.4 km
- Rochester4.9 km
- Gillingham (Kent)5.1 km
Bus Stops
- Walderslade Primary School0.2 km
- Walderslade Primary School0.2 km
- Kenwood Avenue0.3 km
- Kenwood Avenue0.3 km
- Dargets Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: ME58HY · Data under Open Government Licence