ME5 9BB is a safe, established residential area on Chestnut Avenue, 0.3km from Walderslade in Chatham. Administratively it sits within Walderslade ward and the Chatham and Aylesford constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in ME5, ME5 9BB offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 92% 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 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £540k.
Census 2021 statistics for ME5 9BB are sourced from Output Area E00081745 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHESTNUT AVENUE, ME5 9BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHESTNUT AVENUE, ME5 9BB.
362
40
£ 48,300 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
Area Character
ME5 9BB is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £540k, 92% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME5 9BB. The average age is 39.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 540,000
1 sales · Mean £ 540,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ME5 9BB has low crime rates — 41 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
Oaklands School
Walderslade Primary School
St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School
Greenacre Academy
Walderslade Girls' School
Horsted Infant School
Horsted Junior School
Tunbury Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Manak General Store0.5 km
- Spar0.4 km
- Dominion Stores1.0 km
- Local Mini Market0.4 km
- Robin Hood Service Station0.6 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Poachers Pocket0.9 km
- The Oak0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- BBQ Grill0.4 km
- George's Fish Bar \& Kebab0.4 km
- Best Kebab1.0 km
- Golden Dragon0.5 km
- Taal Indian Kitchen0.4 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Morrisons0.3 km
- Co-Op0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- 363 Coffee Lounge0.5 km
- Bliss Tea Rooms0.5 km
- Taj Cuisine0.6 km
- Walderslade Village Cafe0.4 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Bridgewood Manor Hotel0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chatham4.2 km
- Rochester4.7 km
- Gillingham (Kent)5.2 km
Bus Stops
- Larkspur Road0.1 km
- Larkspur Road0.2 km
- Manor Gardens0.2 km
- York Avenue0.3 km
- York Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: ME59BB · Data under Open Government Licence