Postcode ME4 5XP is located in an urban city, within the Chatham Central & Brompton ward of Medway in the South East region, and forms part of the Wayfield area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 116.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Wayfield is £40,800 per year. The nearest station is Chatham located about 0.9 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Luton Millennium Green.
Wayfield has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,249 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.
Wayfield has a high crime rate, with approximately 116.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 27.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 28.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Wayfield is £40,800 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ME4 5XP.
Wayfield near ME4 5XP 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Luton Millennium Green | Small | Walking directions to Luton Millennium Green |
Based on 121 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 in Chatham Central & Brompton area, with individual transactions ranging from £59,950 up to £535,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £355,000 |
| Flats | 22 | £186,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 13 | £285,000 |
| Terraced | 84 | £240,500 |
10 year median price trend in Chatham Central & Brompton
In the ME4 5XP postcode area, located within Wayfield, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME4 5XP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Magpie Service Station Shop | Magpie Hall Road, Medway, ME4 5XJ | Walking directions to Magpie Service Station Shop |
| 0.1 mi | Londis | Magpie Hall Road, Medway, ME4 5XJ | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Mace Express | Palmerston Road, Medway, ME4 6LT | Walking directions to Mace Express |
| 0.2 mi | One Stop | Magpie Hall Road, Medway, ME4 5JB | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | Scotteswood Avenue, Medway, ME4 6HB | Walking directions to Spar |
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.