Postcode Analysis Medway, South East

MADDEN AVENUE, ME5 9TQ House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

310

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 48,000 /yr

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Employed

51%

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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6/10
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7/10
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5/10
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10/10
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2/10
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6/10
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8/10
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9/10
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6/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British96.2%
Asian / British Asian1.9%
Black / African / Caribbean1.9%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 0%
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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

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.

Violence and sexual offences49
Anti-social behaviour21
Criminal damage and arson11
Vehicle crime10
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 pupils0.9 km
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St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School

Outstanding415 pupils0.9 km
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Greenacre Academy

Good989 pupils1.0 km
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Bradfields Academy

Outstanding341 pupils1.3 km
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INSPIRE Free Special School

Good54 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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
  • Rogallo Place, ABM Catering0.7 km
  • Rochester Airport Cafe0.6 km
fastfood

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

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Bridgewood Manor Hotel0.7 km
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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