Postcode ME5 0QE is located in an urban city, within the Wayfield & Weeds Wood ward of Medway in the South East region, and forms part of the Walderslade area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 65.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Walderslade is £48,300 per year. The nearest station is Chatham located about 2.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Walderslade has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,723 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.
Walderslade has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 65.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 39.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Walderslade is £48,300 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ME5 0QE.
Walderslade near ME5 0QE 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 2.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £306,500 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 | 2 | £242,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 44 | £325,000 |
| Terraced | 40 | £265,000 |
10 year median price trend in Wayfield & Weeds Wood
In the ME5 0QE postcode area, located within Walderslade, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME5 0QE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Select n Save stores | Holland Road, Medway, ME5 9TW | Walking directions to Select n Save stores |
| 0.2 mi | Premier | 27 Yarrow Road, Chatham, ME5 0SG | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.3 mi | Asda | 387 Maidstone Road, Chatham, ME5 9SE | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | 82-86 Silverweed Road, Chatham, ME5 0QX | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Shop & Save Liquor Mart | 50 Silverweed Road, Chatham, ME5 0QX | Walking directions to Shop & Save Liquor Mart |
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.