Postcode Analysis Medway, South East

LYNTON DRIVE, ME5 8PZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LYNTON DRIVE, ME5 8PZ.

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Population

257

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 46,300 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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8/10
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6/10
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5/10
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3/10
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4/10
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4/10
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4/10
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6/10
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1/10
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Area Character

ME5 8PZ is an established family neighbourhood — 68% owner-occupation and an average age of 51 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

ME5 8PZ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Lynton Drive, 0.6km from Lords Wood in Chatham. Administratively it sits within Lordswood and Capstone ward and the Chatham and Aylesford constituency.

For families considering a move, ME5 8PZ represents these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 51) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £348k.

Census 2021 statistics for ME5 8PZ are sourced from Output Area E00081180 (shared with 6 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 8PZ. The average age is 50.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.6%
Asian / British Asian1.9%
Black / African / Caribbean5.0%
Other / Mixed3.5%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 281,000

5 sales · Mean £ 300,700

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

ME5 8PZ has low crime rates — 23 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences54
Other theft21
Criminal damage and arson11
Anti-social behaviour9
Vehicle crime7

school Local Schools

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Lordswood School

Good406 pupils0.2 km
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St Benedict's Catholic Primary School

Good210 pupils0.6 km
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Walderslade Primary School

Good228 pupils0.7 km
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Swingate Primary School

Good651 pupils0.8 km
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Tunbury Primary School

Good587 pupils1.2 km
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St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School

Outstanding415 pupils1.4 km
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Oaklands School

Good423 pupils1.4 km
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Maundene School

Good396 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Robin Hood Service Station0.7 km
  • Premier Store0.6 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Permark & Post Office0.8 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.3 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Morrisons1.0 km
  • Co-Op0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Golden Dragon0.8 km
  • Lordswood Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
  • Lordswood Kebab0.6 km
  • OK Kebab0.8 km
  • Chan's Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
  • + 4 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Lordswood CafÉ0.6 km
  • 363 Coffee Lounge0.8 km
  • Bliss Tea Rooms0.8 km
  • Taj Cuisine0.8 km
  • Walderslade Village Cafe0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Lordswood Sports & Social Club0.6 km
  • The Oak0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chatham4.9 km
  • Gillingham (Kent)5.4 km
  • Rochester5.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Lynton Drive0.1 km
  • Lynton Drive0.1 km
  • Kellaway Road0.3 km
  • Redwood Close0.3 km
  • Lordswood School0.3 km