Postcode ME5 0BL 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 45.8 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 9 primary and 3 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 45.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 17.9% 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 0BL.
Wayfield near ME5 0BL 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Luton Recreation Ground | Large | Walking directions to Luton Recreation Ground |
| 0.3 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 ME5 0BL postcode area, located within Wayfield, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME5 0BL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Pumalkee Newsagents | 11 The Links, Wayfield, Chatham, ME5 0EA | Walking directions to Pumalkee Newsagents |
| 0.3 mi | Mini Market | Beacon Hill, Medway, ME5 7LP | Walking directions to Mini Market |
| 0.3 mi | The Village Off Licence | Luton High Street, Medway, ME5 7LE | Walking directions to The Village Off Licence |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | Churchill Avenue, Chatham, ME5 0DE | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 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 |
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.