Postcode ME5 0SF 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 2.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Princes Avenue Recreation Ground.
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 0SF.
Walderslade near ME5 0SF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 98 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 per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £363,750 |
| Flats | 2 | £242,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 44 | £319,000 |
| Terraced | 42 | £262,500 |
10 years price trend in Wayfield & Weeds Wood
In the ME5 0SF postcode area, located within Walderslade, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Oaklands School | Academy converter | Good | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Horsted Junior School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Horsted Infant School | Community school | Good |
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Walderslade Working Mens Club | 274 Walderslade Road, Chatham, ME5 0PA | |
| 0.5 mi | Poacher's Pocket | 135 Walderslade Road, Chatham, ME5 0NB |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.