Postcode ME5 0BH 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 33.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Wayfield is £48,231 per year. The nearest station is Chatham located about 1.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Luton Millennium Green.
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 33.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.4% 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 per household in Wayfield is £48,231 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ME5 0BH.
Wayfield near ME5 0BH 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Luton Millennium Green | Small | Walking directions to Luton Millennium Green |
Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 in Luton area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £480,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £390,000 |
| Flats | 15 | £123,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 19 | £270,000 |
| Terraced | 48 | £220,000 |
10 year median price trend in Luton
In the ME5 0BH postcode area, located within Wayfield, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME5 0BH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Pumalkee Newsagents | 11 The Links, Wayfield, Chatham, ME5 0EA | Walking directions to Pumalkee Newsagents |
| 0.2 mi | Spar | Churchill Avenue, Chatham, ME5 0DE | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.5 mi | Medway Food Centre | 43 Luton High Street, Chatham, ME5 7LP | Walking directions to Medway Food Centre |
| 0.5 mi | One Stop | Magpie Hall Road, Medway, ME4 5JB | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.5 mi | Wayfield Local | 161 Wayfield Road, Chatham, ME5 0HD | Walking directions to Wayfield Local |
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.
Elected local representatives for ME5 0BH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jo Howcroft-Scott
Luton - Elected 4 May 2023
Simon Curry
Luton - Elected 4 May 2023
Tris Osborne
Chatham and Aylesford - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.