Postcode ME5 0AB is located in an urban city, within the Luton ward of Medway in the South East region , and forms part of the Wayfield area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 50.1 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 1.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Luton Recreation Ground.
Wayfield has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,919 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.
Wayfield has a low crime rate, with approximately 50.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 65.1% 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 ME5 0AB.
Wayfield near ME5 0AB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 99 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 in Luton area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £425,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £355,000 |
| Flats | 14 | £76,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 27 | £265,000 |
| Terraced | 56 | £225,000 |
10 years price trend in Luton
In the ME5 0AB postcode area, located within Wayfield, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Luton Primary School | Academy converter | N/A | |
| 0.4 mi | Secondary | Chatham Grammar | Academy converter | Good | |
| 0.5 mi | Secondary | The Victory Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.