Postcode Analysis Medway, South East

MADDEN AVENUE, ME5 9TG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MADDEN AVENUE, ME5 9TG.

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Population

274

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 48,000 /yr

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Employed

52%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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4/10
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7/10
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7/10
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10/10
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6/10
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6/10
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7/10
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8/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. ME5 9TG spans multiple life stages — average age 42, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 8.6% year-on-year.

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

ME5 9TG is a safe, established residential area on Madden Avenue, 1.2km from Walderslade in Chatham. Administratively it sits within Rochester South and Horsted ward and the Rochester and Strood constituency.

For families considering a move, ME5 9TG represents a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £276k, up 8.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for ME5 9TG are sourced from Output Area E00081499 (shared with 4 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 9TG. The average age is 41.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.1%
Asian / British Asian2.9%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed2.9%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 235,000

9 sales · Mean £ 241,833

Semi-Detached

£ 288,000

3 sales · Mean £ 285,333

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

ME5 9TG has low crime rates — 23 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 offences53
Anti-social behaviour20
Criminal damage and arson9
Vehicle crime9
Burglary8

school Local Schools

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Horsted Infant School

Outstanding180 pupils0.1 km
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Horsted Junior School

Good246 pupils0.1 km
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Oaklands School

Good423 pupils0.7 km
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Walderslade Girls' School

Good858 pupils0.8 km
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Greenacre Academy

Good989 pupils0.9 km
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St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School

Outstanding415 pupils0.9 km
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INSPIRE Free Special School

Good54 pupils1.2 km
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The Rowans

Outstanding35 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Delmergate Ltd0.3 km
  • Dominion Stores0.8 km
  • Local Mini Market0.5 km
  • Select And Save Stores0.4 km
  • Shop \& Save Liquor Mart0.6 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Tiger Moth0.4 km
  • The Poachers Pocket0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • The Avenue Cafe0.3 km
  • Rochester Airport Cafe0.7 km
  • Rogallo Place, ABM Catering0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Best Kebab0.7 km
  • Taal Indian Kitchen0.6 km
  • BBQ Grill0.6 km
  • George's Fish Bar \& Kebab0.6 km
  • A Taste Of India / Tandoori Grill0.3 km
  • + 3 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Bridgewood Manor Hotel0.9 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Aldi0.4 km
  • Asda0.5 km
  • Home Bargains0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chatham3.5 km
  • Rochester3.9 km
  • Cuxton4.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Hillview0.1 km
  • Horsted Primary School0.1 km
  • Concord Avenue Middle0.1 km
  • Watson Avenue0.2 km
  • Hook Close0.2 km