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ME5

CHATHAM

Kent, South East, England

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ME5 is the postcode district for CHATHAM, located in Kent, South East.

Avg price £331,331
1yr change ▲ 4.4%
Crime 34% below avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£331,331

▲ 4.4% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

15% above national avg

Crime Rate

53.4/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

34% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

19 schools

Broadband Speed

374 Mbps

Property Prices in ME5

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in ME5 is £331,331, which is 27% below the Kent average of £450,882.

Properties in ME5 cost 15.4% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in ME5 have risen 4.4% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £464,529 332
Semi-detached £322,065 728
Terraced £273,472 835
Flat £173,339 156
All types £331,331 2092

5-Year Price History

£314K £324K £334K £344K £354K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in ME5

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 53.4 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, ME5 has a crime rate well 34% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
23.7 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
1.3 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
1.9 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
9.6 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
6.5 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in ME5

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

ME5 has 19 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 4 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Horsted Infant School Primary Good mi
Horsted Junior School Primary Not inspected mi
Tunbury Primary School Primary Good mi
Swingate Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
PGW Partnership of Greenacre and Walderslade Other Not inspected mi

1

Outstanding

4

Good

0

Requires improvement

2

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

292,655

Population

62

Median Age

34%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
34.0%
Private rent
18.0%
Social rent
14.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in ME5 are 374.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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374.0 Mbps

Avg Download

67.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

94%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in ME5 is collected by Medway Council. The Band D rate is £2,268/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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ME5 — CHATHAM

Area Summary

ME5 (CHATHAM) offers property prices near the national average (£331,331), low crime (34% below national average), 19 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (374 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about ME5 CHATHAM

What is the average house price in ME5 CHATHAM?
The average house price in ME5 (CHATHAM) is £331,331, based on 2092 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 15% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 4.4% over the past year.
Is ME5 CHATHAM a safe area to live?
Crime in ME5 is significantly below the national average (53.4 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (23.7 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (9.6 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of ME5 CHATHAM?
The population of ME5 (CHATHAM) is approximately 292,655 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 34% of homes are owner-occupied, 18% are privately rented, and 14% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in ME5?
The average broadband download speed in ME5 is 374 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 99% of premises, ultrafast to 94%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in ME5 CHATHAM?
There are 19 schools in or near ME5. 26% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 4 Good. None require improvement.

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