ME5 9DW is a sought-after residential area on The Willows, 0.9km 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 9DW offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. At 43 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 9DW are sourced from Output Area E00125483 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE WILLOWS, ME5 9DW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE WILLOWS, ME5 9DW.
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
A sought-after, premium postcode. ME5 9DW's low deprivation rank, 90% ownership place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. 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 9DW. 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
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ME5 9DW has low crime rates — 15 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
Swingate Primary School
Oaklands School
St Benedict's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Manak General Store0.7 km
- Robin Hood Service Station0.8 km
- Walderslade Baptist Church0.3 km
- Permark & Post Office0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Golden Dragon0.8 km
- OK Kebab0.7 km
- Chan's Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Moby Dicks0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Oak0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- 363 Coffee Lounge0.8 km
- Bliss Tea Rooms0.8 km
- Taj Cuisine0.7 km
- Walderslade Village Cafe0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-Op0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Snodland5.3 km
- Chatham5.3 km
- New Hythe5.4 km
Bus Stops
- Catkin Close0.2 km
- Catkin Close0.2 km
- Tunbury Avenue0.3 km
- Tunbury Avenue0.3 km
- Galena Close0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: ME59DW · Data under Open Government Licence