Postcode Analysis Tonbridge and Malling, South East

THE WILLOWS, ME5 9DW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE WILLOWS, ME5 9DW.

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Population

302

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 52,000 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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8/10
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10/10
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4/10
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4/10
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4/10
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7/10
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5/10
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9/10
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4/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British88.0%
Asian / British Asian5.5%
Black / African / Caribbean4.2%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences28
Anti-social behaviour18
Vehicle crime8
Other theft4
Drugs4

school Local Schools

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Tunbury Primary School

Good587 pupils0.2 km
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Walderslade Primary School

Good228 pupils1.0 km
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Lordswood School

Good406 pupils1.3 km
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Swingate Primary School

Good651 pupils1.5 km
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Oaklands School

Good423 pupils1.5 km
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St Benedict's Catholic Primary School

Good210 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
fastfood

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
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Oak0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • 363 Coffee Lounge0.8 km
  • Bliss Tea Rooms0.8 km
  • Taj Cuisine0.7 km
  • Walderslade Village Cafe0.8 km
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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