ME5 9TQ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Madden Avenue, 1.1km 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 9TQ represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £262k, up 29.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for ME5 9TQ are sourced from Output Area E00081502 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MADDEN AVENUE, ME5 9TQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MADDEN AVENUE, ME5 9TQ.
310
49
£ 48,000 /yr
51%
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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
ME5 9TQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 86% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 29.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME5 9TQ. The average age is 48.6. 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: 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
Semi-Detached
£ 245,000
6 sales · Mean £ 263,000
Terraced
£ 220,000
5 sales · Mean £ 231,400
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ME5 9TQ has low crime rates — 24 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
Horsted Infant School
Horsted Junior School
Oaklands School
Walderslade Girls' School
St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School
Greenacre Academy
Bradfields Academy
INSPIRE Free Special School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Delmergate Ltd0.3 km
- Dominion Stores0.9 km
- Local Mini Market0.5 km
- Select And Save Stores0.3 km
- Shop \& Save Liquor Mart0.6 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Tiger Moth0.4 km
- The Poachers Pocket0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- The Avenue Cafe0.3 km
- Rogallo Place, ABM Catering0.7 km
- Rochester Airport Cafe0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Best Kebab0.8 km
- Taal Indian Kitchen0.6 km
- A Taste Of India / Tandoori Grill0.4 km
- Davis Fish Bar0.4 km
- Davis Kebab & Pizza House0.3 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Bridgewood Manor Hotel0.7 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi0.4 km
- Asda0.3 km
- Home Bargains0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chatham3.6 km
- Rochester4.0 km
- Cuxton4.4 km
Bus Stops
- Watson Avenue0.1 km
- Hook Close0.1 km
- Hillview0.2 km
- Horsted Primary School0.2 km
- Concord Avenue Middle0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: ME59TQ · Data under Open Government Licence