ME5 8UF is a safe, established residential area on Farley Close, 0.5km from Lords Wood in Chatham. Administratively it sits within Lordswood and Capstone ward and the Chatham and Aylesford constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £308k, up 3.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for ME5 8UF are sourced from Output Area E00081185 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FARLEY CLOSE, ME5 8UF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FARLEY CLOSE, ME5 8UF.
325
34
£ 46,300 /yr
60%
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
No single demographic signal dominates ME5 8UF — age 34, 74% ownership, 24% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 3.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME5 8UF. The average age is 34.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 290,000
2 sales · Mean £ 290,000
Semi-Detached
£ 319,000
5 sales · Mean £ 294,200
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ME5 8UF has low crime rates — 19 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
St Benedict's Catholic Primary School
Swingate Primary School
Lordswood School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- The Fun Drum Ltd0.7 km
- Lordswood CafÉ0.5 km
- Elm Court Garden Centre0.7 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Premier Store0.5 km
- Rainham Health Food Centre1.0 km
- Tesco0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Lordswood Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
- Lordswood Kebab0.5 km
- Farmhouse Pizza0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Lordswood Sports & Social Club0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rainham (Kent)5.4 km
- Chatham5.4 km
- Gillingham (Kent)5.6 km
Bus Stops
- Mayford Road0.1 km
- Abinger Drive0.1 km
- Abinger Drive0.1 km
- Mayford Road0.1 km
- Albemarle Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: ME58UF · Data under Open Government Licence