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About

Wayfield is a residential area located in the northern part of Medway, Kent. It is primarily made up of housing estates, with a mix of detached, semi-detached, and terraced homes. The area is served by local amenities, including shops, schools, and parks, catering to the needs of its residents. Wayfield is situated close to the larger town of Chatham, providing easy access to additional services and transport links.

The area has a quiet, suburban feel, with green spaces like Wayfield Woods offering recreational opportunities. Public transport connects Wayfield to Medway towns and beyond, making it a practical location for commuters. While it lacks major attractions, its proximity to Chatham and Rochester provides residents with access to shopping, historic sites, and leisure facilities. The community is predominantly residential, with a focus on family living.

Area overview

On average Wayfield has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 115 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 27.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Wayfield is £40,800 per year. There are 8 schools in Wayfield: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
115
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
27.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Wayfield Population
8,090
Population density
4,117.5 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,513
80.49%
African
423
5.23%
Other White
310
3.83%
Indian
141
1.74%
Other Black
91
1.12%
Total population: 8,092

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,024
31.81%
Owns outright
880
27.34%
Other social rented
752
23.36%
Private landlord or letting agency
326
10.13%
Social rents from council
159
4.94%
Total households: 3,219

Property prices in Wayfield

Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £295,500 in Wayfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £193,000 up to £690,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Wayfield in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wayfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£505,000
Flats1£219,000
Semi-Detached49£325,000
Terraced24£267,500

10 years median price trend in Wayfield

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wayfield.

All postcodes in Wayfield

ME50EU

Wayfield Road

ME50JW

Tobruk Way

ME50FJ

Bankside

ME50LB

Churchill Avenue

ME50LH

Churchill Avenue

ME50AU

Maunders Close

ME50AR

Downsview

ME50JB

Arnhem Drive

ME50LG

Bradfields Avenue

ME46PA

Magpie Hall Road

ME50BG

Street End Road

ME50DA

Bankside

ME50HJ

Wayfield Road

ME50HZ

Alamein Avenue

ME50JP

Tobruk Way

ME50DJ

Bader Crescent

ME50DS

Brambledown

ME46NR

Park Crescent

ME46NB

Freeman Gardens

ME50FQ

Barnfield

ME45XJ

Ansell Avenue

ME50AL

Downsview

ME50AT

Nutfield Close

ME50DE

Churchill Avenue

ME50JG

Arnhem Drive

ME50DG

Churchill Avenue

ME50HL

Cherbourg Crescent

ME50LQ

Silver Bank

ME46JB

Letchworth Avenue

ME46PE

Palmerston Road

ME50AG

Mill Lane

ME50BA

Mill Lane

ME50JE

Dunkirk Drive

ME50JT

Malta Avenue

ME50LU

Walderslade Road

ME59BL

Ash Close

ME45XR

Underdown Avenue

ME50AJ

Downsview

ME50BD

Crestway

ME50DQ

Churchill Avenue

ME50FP

Golve Drive

ME50LE

Bradfields Avenue

ME46JA

Maidstone Road

ME50HQ

Colchester Close

ME50JL

Burma Way

ME46HY

Maidstone Road

ME50DY

Brambledown

ME50ED

Hazel Grove

ME50SW

Frost Crescent

ME46LT

Bournville Avenue

ME50JH

Arnhem Drive

ME50JN

Shalfleet Close

ME50SR

Frost Crescent

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.