Postcode ME5 0JD is located in an urban city, within the Wayfield & Weeds Wood ward of Medway in the South East region, and forms part of the Wayfield area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 59.5 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 1.6 miles away. There are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area.
Wayfield has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,592 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.
Wayfield has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 59.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 27.7% 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 0JD.
Wayfield near ME5 0JD 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 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 in Wayfield & Weeds Wood area, with individual transactions ranging from £135,000 up to £520,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £363,750 |
| Flats | 1 | £265,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 38 | £325,000 |
| Terraced | 39 | £267,000 |
10 year median price trend in Wayfield & Weeds Wood
In the ME5 0JD postcode area, located within Wayfield, there are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME5 0JD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Dominion Stores | Walderslade Road, Medway, ME5 0NB | Walking directions to Dominion Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Best in Cost | Wayfield Road, Medway, ME5 0HD | Walking directions to Best in Cost |
| 0.4 mi | Costcutter | 173-175 Wayfield Road, Chatham, ME5 0HD | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.4 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.