ME5 9DU is a sought-after residential area on Frensham Walk, 0.7km from Walderslade in Chatham. Administratively it sits within Aylesford North and Walderslade ward and the Chatham and Aylesford constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in ME5, ME5 9DU offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 90% 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 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £357k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for ME5 9DU are sourced from Output Area E00125483 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FRENSHAM WALK, ME5 9DU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FRENSHAM WALK, ME5 9DU.
302
43
£ 52,000 /yr
47%
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.
Area Character
ME5 9DU is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £357k, 90% 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 9DU. The average age is 42.7. 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 & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 425,000
1 sales · Mean £ 425,000
Semi-Detached
£ 290,000
1 sales · Mean £ 290,000
Detached
£ 378,500
2 sales · Mean £ 378,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ME5 9DU has low crime rates — 16 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
Tunbury Primary School
Walderslade Primary School
Lordswood School
Oaklands School
Swingate Primary School
St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School
St Benedict's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Manak General Store0.6 km
- Robin Hood Service Station0.6 km
- Walderslade Baptist Church0.4 km
- Permark & Post Office0.7 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Morrisons0.9 km
- Co-Op0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Golden Dragon0.7 km
- OK Kebab0.6 km
- Chan's Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- Moby Dicks0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Oak0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- 363 Coffee Lounge0.7 km
- Bliss Tea Rooms0.7 km
- Taj Cuisine0.6 km
- Walderslade Village Cafe0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chatham5.2 km
- Snodland5.2 km
- New Hythe5.4 km
Bus Stops
- Tunbury Avenue0.1 km
- Tunbury Avenue0.2 km
- Catkin Close0.2 km
- Tunbury Avenue0.2 km
- Catkin Close0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: ME59DU · Data under Open Government Licence