Postcode Analysis Tonbridge and Malling, South East

VICTORIA ROAD, ME5 9EN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICTORIA ROAD, ME5 9EN.

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Population

289

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 52,000 /yr

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Employed

45%

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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9/10
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4/10
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5/10
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2/10
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6/10
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6/10
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10/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, ME5 9EN combines high owner-occupation (94%), strong property values (£291k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending down 13.0% year-on-year.

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

ME5 9EN is a sought-after residential area on Victoria Road, 0.3km 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 9EN offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. At 50 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 94% 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 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £291k, down 13.0% year-on-year. 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 9EN are sourced from Output Area E00125491 (shared with 24 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 9EN. The average age is 49.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.2%
Asian / British Asian2.8%
Black / African / Caribbean2.8%
Other / Mixed3.2%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 322,500

2 sales · Mean £ 322,500

Semi-Detached

£ 230,000

1 sales · Mean £ 230,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

ME5 9EN has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences26
Vehicle crime6
Anti-social behaviour5
Other theft3
Criminal damage and arson2

school Local Schools

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Tunbury Primary School

Good587 pupils0.6 km
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Walderslade Primary School

Good228 pupils0.8 km
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Oaklands School

Good423 pupils0.9 km
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St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School

Outstanding415 pupils1.1 km
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Horsted Infant School

Outstanding180 pupils1.3 km
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Horsted Junior School

Good246 pupils1.3 km
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Lordswood School

Good406 pupils1.4 km
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Greenacre Academy

Good989 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Local Mini Market0.9 km
  • Robin Hood Service Station0.6 km
  • Select And Save Stores1.0 km
  • Walderslade Baptist Church0.7 km
  • Shop \& Save Liquor Mart0.9 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Morrisons0.7 km
  • Co-Op0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Golden Dragon0.6 km
  • Taal Indian Kitchen0.9 km
  • BBQ Grill0.9 km
  • George's Fish Bar \& Kebab0.8 km
  • OK Kebab0.5 km
  • + 3 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Bridgewood Manor Hotel0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Oak0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • 363 Coffee Lounge0.6 km
  • Bliss Tea Rooms0.6 km
  • Taj Cuisine0.5 km
  • Walderslade Village Cafe0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chatham4.7 km
  • Snodland4.9 km
  • Rochester5.1 km

Bus Stops

  • York Ave Victoria Road0.1 km
  • Victoria Road0.1 km
  • Victoria Road0.1 km
  • York Ave Victoria Road0.1 km
  • Tunbury Ave Longhurst Drive0.2 km