Postcode Analysis Medway, South East

SUNDRIDGE DRIVE, ME5 8HY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SUNDRIDGE DRIVE, ME5 8HY.

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Population

276

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 55,000 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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6/10
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5/10
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10/10
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4/10
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6/10
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7/10
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6/10
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3/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British80.6%
Asian / British Asian6.8%
Black / African / Caribbean7.2%
Other / Mixed5.4%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences64
Anti-social behaviour30
Other theft17
Criminal damage and arson9
Other crime6

school Local Schools

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Walderslade Primary School

Good228 pupils0.1 km
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Lordswood School

Good406 pupils0.5 km
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St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School

Outstanding415 pupils0.7 km
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Oaklands School

Good423 pupils0.8 km
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Greenacre Academy

Good989 pupils1.0 km
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Maundene School

Good396 pupils1.0 km
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Tunbury Primary School

Good587 pupils1.1 km
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St Benedict's Catholic Primary School

Good210 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Morrisons0.4 km
  • Co-Op0.5 km
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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
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Oak0.5 km
restaurant

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