Postcode Analysis Medway, South East

WEY CLOSE, ME5 8JW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEY CLOSE, ME5 8JW.

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

279

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Avg Age

44

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

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8/10
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7/10
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4/10
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8/10
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4/10
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5/10
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3/10
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7/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, ME5 8JW combines high owner-occupation (78%), strong property values (£473k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 10.1% year-on-year.

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

ME5 8JW is a safe, established residential area on Wey Close, 0.6km from Princes Park in Chatham. Administratively it sits within Lordswood and Capstone ward and the Chatham and Aylesford constituency.

For serious buyers, ME5 8JW is a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 78% 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 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £473k, down 10.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for ME5 8JW are sourced from Output Area E00081170 (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 8JW. The average age is 43.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.6%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed2.9%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Detached

£ 492,000

3 sales · Mean £ 459,333

Semi-Detached

£ 302,500

2 sales · Mean £ 302,500

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

ME5 8JW has low crime rates — 18 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 offences31
Anti-social behaviour12
Criminal damage and arson8
Other theft8
Shoplifting5

school Local Schools

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Maundene School

Good396 pupils0.7 km
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Kingfisher Community Primary School

Good212 pupils0.9 km
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Lordswood School

Good406 pupils1.1 km
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Greenacre Academy

Good989 pupils1.1 km
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St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School

Outstanding415 pupils1.2 km
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Bradfields Academy

Outstanding341 pupils1.2 km
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INSPIRE Free Special School

Good54 pupils1.2 km
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The Rowans

Outstanding35 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Newstrack0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Taj Cuisine0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Prince Park Pub0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chatham3.7 km
  • Gillingham (Kent)4.1 km
  • Rochester4.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Kingston Crescent0.3 km
  • Lordswood Lane0.3 km
  • Lordswood Lane0.3 km
  • Kingston Crescent0.3 km
  • Scotby Avenue East0.5 km