Postcode Analysis Medway, South East

BALLENS ROAD, ME5 8PG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BALLENS ROAD, ME5 8PG.

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Population

318

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 46,300 /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: ME5 8PG represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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7/10
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3/10
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3/10
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7/10
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2/10
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5/10
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3/10
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7/10
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6/10
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Area Character

ME5 8PG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 80% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £379k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 15.8% year-on-year.

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

ME5 8PG is a safe, established residential area on Ballens Road, 0.3km from Lords Wood in Chatham. Administratively it sits within Lordswood and Capstone ward and the Chatham and Aylesford constituency.

For serious buyers, ME5 8PG is a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 41) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 80% 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 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £379k, down 15.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for ME5 8PG are sourced from Output Area E00081183 (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 8PG. The average age is 41.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.3%
Asian / British Asian3.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 390,000

9 sales · Mean £ 399,444

Terraced

£ 264,000

6 sales · Mean £ 267,500

Semi-Detached

£ 306,500

2 sales · Mean £ 306,500

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

ME5 8PG has low crime rates — 28 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 offences49
Anti-social behaviour47
Criminal damage and arson21
Other theft11
Vehicle crime6

school Local Schools

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St Benedict's Catholic Primary School

Good210 pupils0.2 km
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Swingate Primary School

Good651 pupils0.5 km
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Lordswood School

Good406 pupils0.5 km
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Walderslade Primary School

Good228 pupils1.1 km
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Tunbury Primary School

Good587 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Rainham Health Food Centre1.0 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Premier Store0.3 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.6 km
  • Sherlodge Garage0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Lordswood Sports & Social Club0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Lordswood CafÉ0.3 km
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Lordswood Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
  • Lordswood Kebab0.3 km
  • Farmhouse Pizza0.4 km
  • Anchor Seafry Mishas Diner0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chatham5.1 km
  • Gillingham (Kent)5.5 km
  • Rochester5.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Achilles Road0.3 km
  • Achilles Road0.3 km
  • The Kestrel Shopping Centre0.3 km
  • Albemarle Road0.3 km
  • Albemarle Road0.4 km