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ME5 Area Report

Medway

Data from 22 official government & open-data sources · Updated July 2026

£301,895
Median Price
Postcode district (ME5)
HIGH
Crime Level
Postcode district (ME5)
15
Schools Nearby
15/100
Transport Score
~50 Mbps
Broadband Est.
5/10

Investment Score

Average

Based on rental yield, price growth, safety, schools, transport & flood risk in ME5

Rental Yield
6.3
Price Growth
6
Safety
1.5
Schools
6.7
Transport
1.5
Flood Risk
6
Planning Friction
10
Climate Resilience
6

Crime Statistics

HIGH CRIMEPostcode district (ME5)

Higher crime levels. Consider security measures and research specific crime types.

174
Crimes/month
58
Area average

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12-Month Crime Trend→ Stable

2025-06: 182
2025-07: 208
2025-08: 154
2025-09: 125
2025-10: 166
2025-11: 145
2025-12: 154
2026-01: 152
2026-02: 135
2026-03: 185
2026-04: 148
2026-05: 190
2025-062026-05

↓ 2% vs previous period

Source: Police.uk • Open Government Licence

Deprivation Index (IMD)Local authority (Medway)

DECILE 5/10 — 40–50% most deprived

Medway has roughly average deprivation compared to the rest of England.

income
5
employment
5
education
4
health
5
crime
4
housing
4
environment
6

1 = most deprived 10%, 10 = least deprived 10% nationally

Source: MHCLG Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025 • Open Government Licence

House Price Index

Local-authority-wide figures for Medway (the HPI is only published at LAD level). ME5 spans 3 local authorities; Medway is the one covering the bulk of the outcode. For the ME5-specific median see the headline above and the sales sections below.

£296,718
Medway average
+3.0%
Annual Change
Stable
Market

Average Price by Type

£535,285
Detached
£350,212
Semi-Detached
£273,691
Terraced
£170,339
Flat

Long-Term Price Trend

01/12/2002: £113,653
01/12/2003: £130,387
01/12/2004: £144,834
01/12/2005: £147,991
01/12/2006: £158,067
01/12/2007: £169,743
01/12/2008: £142,646
01/12/2009: £148,769
01/12/2010: £148,249
01/12/2011: £147,144
01/12/2012: £149,740
01/12/2013: £159,656
01/12/2014: £183,526
01/12/2015: £202,507
01/12/2016: £228,244
01/12/2017: £242,114
01/12/2018: £245,439
01/12/2019: £238,465
01/12/2020: £250,994
01/12/2021: £273,357
01/12/2022: £301,693
01/12/2023: £289,309
01/12/2024: £287,949
01/12/2025: £296,718
01/12/200201/12/2025

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index (as of 01/12/2025) • Open Government Licence

Schools & Education

11
Primary
2
Secondary
1
Independent
1
Special
15
Within 1 mile

Breakdown of all 15 schools within 1 mile, by phase.

GCSE Performance (2024/25)

42.9
Avg Attainment 8
+1.4% vs national (42.3)
40.9%
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths
National: 41%
AVERAGE NATIONAL AVERAGE

Based on 24 secondary schools in Medway

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Source: Department for Education • School Performance Tables 2024/25 · Deeper school scoring at schoolsnearme.ai

Transport Links

15/100
Limited public transport - car likely needed for most journeys.

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Source: TfL API & National Rail

Browse by property type

Median prices in ME5 broken out by HMLR property type, last 5 years.

Detached
£438,000
540 sales
Semi-detached
£315,000
1,139 sales
Terraced
£270,000
1,377 sales
Flat
£150,000
293 sales

Pages only appear above where at least 10 sales were registered in the last 5 years.

Price Trends

Momentum for Medway. For the headline ME5 median see the top of the page; for the smoothed local-authority average see the House Price Index section above.

+3%
1 Year Change
stable
Market Status
Medway
Area Tracked

12 Month Trend

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Source: ONS House Price Index • Open Government Licence

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Council Tax📍Postcode-level

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D
Band D
£68,001 - £88,000 (1991 valuation)
Est. £2,100/year
Estimated band — verify on gov.uk
Band A
Up to £40,000
Band B
£40,001 - £52,000
Band C
£52,001 - £68,000
Band D
£68,001 - £88,000
Band E
£88,001 - £120,000
Band F
£120,001 - £160,000
Band G
£160,001 - £320,000
Band H
Over £320,000

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Planning Applications & Constraints📍Postcode-level

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Planning Friction
0/10
No restrictions
Designation Stack
0
No designations
Climate Resilience
6/10
Mixed
Planning Constraints:
Built-up Area
What can I actually do here?
✓ Likely allowed (8)
  • Single-storey rear extension (under 4 m)
  • Loft conversion with rear dormer
  • Replace windows (uPVC, double-glazed)
  • Solar PV panels on roof
  • Heat pump (air source) external unit
  • Front porch (under 3 m²)
  • Outbuilding / garden room
  • Fell or significantly prune a tree
⚠ Needs consent (2)
  • Drop kerb / new vehicle access
  • Demolish + rebuild
✗ Blocked (0)
  • —

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Application counts are from a periodic national data extract and may not include the most recent submissions — check the council portal above for live status.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk

Noise Levels

quiet
This location falls outside DEFRA strategic noise contours, indicating low environmental noise levels.

Source: DEFRA Strategic Noise Maps (Round 3)

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BroadbandEst.

Avg Download~50 Mbps
Max Available~500 Mbps
Superfast+ Yes
Full Fibre× No

Estimated from area data • Verify on Ofcom

Air Quality

Low

Low pollution. Ideal for outdoor activities.

Source: DEFRA UK-AIR

Flood Risk

NONE RISK

No active Environment Agency flood warnings right now. This is not a flood-zone assessment — check the long-term flood-risk service for this address.

Source: Environment Agency

Walkability

60/100

Good walkability with most amenities within walking distance.

Within ½ mile:21 places

Source: OpenStreetMap

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Local Climate

5-year average from Open-Meteo

11.3°C
Avg Temperature
749mm
Annual Rainfall
2811h
Sunshine/Year
21.1 km/h
Avg Wind
Warmest: July
Coldest: January
Wettest: October
Driest: August
Now: 22.7°C, Clear skyHumidity: 57%

Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API

Food Hygiene Ratings

49 rated establishments within 1 mile

4.8/5
Average Rating
94%
Rated Good or Very Good
49
Total Establishments
Chartwells @ Maundene Primary SchoolSchool/college/university
5/5
Junior Adventures GroupSchool/college/university
5/5
Swallow RisersCaring Premises
5/5
Honey Pot Day NurseryCaring Premises
5/5
Greenacre AcademySchool/college/university
4/5

Source: Food Standards Agency

Energy & Carbon Intensity

18%
Renewable Energy
147g
CO₂/kWh
moderate
Intensity Level

Generation Mix

imports 56.3%gas 25.8%solar 12.3%wind 5.4%hydro 0.2%

Source: National Grid ESO Carbon Intensity API

Elevation

73m
Elevatedabove sea level

At 73m above sea level, this location is well-elevated, significantly reducing flood risk from coastal and river sources.

Source: Open Topo Data (SRTM 30m)

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