Postcode ME4 5JW is located in an urban city, within the Luton ward of Medway in the South East region, and forms part of the Chatham South East area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 208.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Chatham South East is £47,400 per year. The nearest station is Chatham located about 0.9 miles away. There are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Luton Millennium Green.
Chatham South East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,701 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.
Chatham South East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 208.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 75.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Chatham South East is £47,400 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ME4 5JW.
Chatham South East near ME4 5JW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Chatham located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Chatham | N/A | Walking directions to Chatham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Luton Millennium Green | Small | Walking directions to Luton Millennium Green |
Based on 108 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 in Luton area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £425,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £355,000 |
| Flats | 18 | £112,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 24 | £272,500 |
| Terraced | 60 | £225,000 |
10 year median price trend in Luton
In the ME4 5JW postcode area, located within Chatham South East, there are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME4 5JW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | One Stop | Magpie Hall Road, Medway, ME4 5JB | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.2 mi | S.S. Mini Market | Magpie Hall Road, Medway, ME4 5ND | Walking directions to S.S. Mini Market |
| 0.3 mi | Magpie Service Station Shop | Magpie Hall Road, Medway, ME4 5XJ | Walking directions to Magpie Service Station Shop |
| 0.3 mi | Day Today Off Licence and Real Ale Centre | Albany Road, Medway, ME4 5DN | Walking directions to Day Today Off Licence and Real Ale Centre |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Magpie Hall Road, Medway, ME4 5XJ | Walking directions to Londis |
Annual council tax rates for Medway district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.