Postcode ME5 0QU 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 74.1 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 2.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Walderslade has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,048 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.
Walderslade has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 74.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 63.9% 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 0QU.
Walderslade near ME5 0QU 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 2.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £303,000 in Wayfield & Weeds Wood area, with individual transactions ranging from £135,000 up to £520,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £363,750 |
| Flats | 3 | £265,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 37 | £328,000 |
| Terraced | 43 | £260,000 |
10 years price trend in Wayfield & Weeds Wood
In the ME5 0QU postcode area, located within Walderslade, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.