ME5 8XF is a safe, established residential area on Timbertops, 0.8km from Lidsing in Chatham. Administratively it sits within Boxley ward and the Faversham and Mid Kent constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £293k.
Census 2021 statistics for ME5 8XF are sourced from Output Area E00123539 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TIMBERTOPS, ME5 8XF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TIMBERTOPS, ME5 8XF.
302
41
£ 61,900 /yr
54%
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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. ME5 8XF spans multiple life stages — average age 41, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME5 8XF. The average age is 40.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 260,000
9 sales · Mean £ 273,333
Detached
£ 450,000
1 sales · Mean £ 450,000
Semi-Detached
£ 255,000
2 sales · Mean £ 255,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ME5 8XF has low crime rates — 17 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Swingate Primary School
St Benedict's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Premier Store0.9 km
- Rainham Health Food Centre0.4 km
- Tesco0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Lordswood CafÉ0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Lordswood Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
- Lordswood Kebab0.9 km
- Farmhouse Pizza0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Harrow Inn0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rainham (Kent)6.0 km
- Maidstone East6.0 km
- Bearsted6.2 km
Bus Stops
- Timber Tops0.1 km
- Timber Tops0.1 km
- Birch Drive0.2 km
- Autumn Glade0.2 km
- Badger Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: ME58XF · Data under Open Government Licence