Property profile

5 Smith Road

ME5 8DR

Lordswood & Walderslade

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Map showing 5, Smith Road, Chatham

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Estimated sale price

£220,000

Flats sold in Lordswood & Walderslade

The box shows the middle 50% of flats sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold15 Jul 2022
£215,000Change since last sale: +£6,000 (+2.6%)
Annualised change
+0.6% per yearMedway annualised change (flats) since 2022: −0.4% per yearThis property outperformed the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £289 per sq ft
£331 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: +£42 per sq ft (+14%)
Local sold pricesMedian for flats in Lordswood & Walderslade
£152,500Estimate vs local median: +£68,000 (+45%)
How this estimate is calculated

Area360's automated valuation uses available property details, recorded sales and local market data to estimate a sale price. This automated estimate is a guide, not a survey, mortgage valuation or formal valuation. See the valuation methodology and limitations.

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Property facts

Property typeMaisonette / Semi-Detached
TenureLeasehold
Construction period1950-1966
Floor area62 m² / 667 sq ft
Rooms3 habitable / 3 heated
Floor level1
EPC ratingE
EPC inspection03 Oct 2019

Sales history

DatePriceChange
15 Jul 2022£215,000-

Local market

Property prices in Lordswood & Walderslade

Median price: £310,000
Price per sq ft: £368
Sales (last 12 months): 202
Typical range (middle 50%): £270K – £373K

Based on 202 recent sales, the median property price is £310,000 (about £368 per square foot) in Lordswood & Walderslade area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £655,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Lordswood & Walderslade over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached34£443,000£358
Semi-Detached69£340,000£392
Terraced85£280,000£370
Flats14£152,500£289

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Lordswood & Walderslade

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lordswood & Walderslade.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£315,750£147,000£270,000£210,375
2017£350,000£155,000£272,000£225,000
2018£367,500£159,000£280,500£227,500
2019£355,000£146,250£267,500£231,500
2020£365,000£168,500£275,000£230,000
2021£425,000£173,750£315,000£250,000
2022£435,000£180,000£332,500£288,750
2023£425,000£180,000£332,500£284,000
2024£447,500£142,500£330,000£283,000
2025£450,000£180,000£360,000£290,000
2026£438,000£123,000£325,000£280,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lordswood & Walderslade.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lordswood & Walderslade.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£326£255£286£269
2017£292£244£290£284
2018£302£266£314£316
2019£322£274£307£295
2020£315£290£315£286
2021£320£278£323£326
2022£383£299£374£359
2023£394£294£394£373
2024£403£252£382£339
2025£357£274£369£361
2026£344£320£381£378
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lordswood & Walderslade.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Lordswood & Walderslade in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ME5 8DR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ME5 8DR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Jun 2026122, Sundridge Drive, Chatham, ME5 8JDSemi-DetachedFreehold£320,000
04 Jul 2025128, Sundridge Drive, Chatham, ME5 8JDSemi-DetachedFreehold£310,000
27 May 20261, Spindlewood Close, Chatham, ME5 8DSSemi-DetachedFreehold£410,000
15 May 20268B, Spindlewood Close, Chatham, ME5 8DSSemi-DetachedFreehold£276,000
29 Aug 20258D, Spindlewood Close, Chatham, ME5 8DSSemi-DetachedFreehold£285,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
1, Smith Road, ChathamLeasehold62 m²£174,500 (2018)
2 Smith Road, ChathamFreehold94 m²£188,000 (2006)
3, Smith Road, ChathamLeasehold61 m²£86,000 (2003)
4, Smith Road, ChathamFreehold99 m²£175,000 (2013)
7, Smith Road, ChathamLeasehold61 m²£166,000 (2018)
7A, Smith Road, ChathamFreehold77 m²£260,000 (2019)
7B Smith Road, ChathamFreehold77 m²£165,000 (2015)
7E, Smith Road, ChathamFreehold90 m²£142,500 (2011)
7G Smith Road, ChathamFreehold80 m²£60,000 (1995)
7H Smith Road, ChathamFreehold79 m²£355,000 (2024)

Area insights for ME5 8DR

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Overview

Postcode ME5 8DR is located in an urban city, within the Lordswood & Walderslade area of Medway in the South East region, and forms part of the Lordswood area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 58.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 30% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Lordswood is £60,213 per year. The median sale price in Lordswood & Walderslade is £310,000 (around £368 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £270,000 and £373,250. The nearest station is Chatham, about 2.7 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Princes Avenue Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
59
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
1.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Lordswood has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,828 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 46% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Lordswood has an average crime rate, with approximately 58.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.5%

Approximately 1.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Lordswood is £60,213 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ME5 8DR.

Flood risk

No risk

Lordswood near ME5 8DR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Chatham located about 2.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for ME5 8DR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miPrinces Avenue Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Princes Avenue Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
327
Population density
5,165.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.14(-11%)
Other theft
13.13(+134%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.38(-32%)
Public order
3.75(-38%)
Other crime
3.75(+98%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
298
91.13%
Other White
14
4.28%
Indian
5
1.53%
African
3
0.92%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
0.92%
Total population: 327

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
62
24.12%
Level 3 (A level)
51
19.84%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
50
19.46%
No qualifications
42
16.34%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
9.34%
Total 16+ residents: 257

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
53
40.77%
Owns outright
47
36.15%
Private landlord or letting agency
24
18.46%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.31%
Shared ownership
1
0.77%
Total households: 130

Schools

In the ME5 8DR postcode area, located within Lordswood, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for ME5 8DR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryLordswood SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.2 miPrimaryWalderslade Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimarySt Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of ME5 8DR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for ME5 8DR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miMorrisons DailyGould Road, Medway, ME5 8NLWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.1 miBest-onePort Close, Medway, ME5 8NLWalking directions to Best-one
0.4 miPremierWalderslade Road, Chatham, ME5 9LLWalking directions to Premier
0.4 miCo-op FoodWalderslade Road, Chatham, ME5 9LLWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 miSparRobin Hood Lane, Medway, ME5 9NTWalking directions to Spar