Postcode ME5 0TJ is located in an urban city, within the Fort Horsted ward of Medway in the South East region, and forms part of the Horsted area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 43.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Horsted is £48,000 per year. The nearest station is Chatham located about 1.9 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Horsted has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,417 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 38% least deprived areas in England.
Horsted has a low crime rate, with approximately 43.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 30.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Horsted is £48,000 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ME5 0TJ.
Horsted near ME5 0TJ 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 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £302,000 in Fort Horsted area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £534,100.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £443,000 |
| Flats | 8 | £239,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 49 | £315,000 |
| Terraced | 14 | £282,500 |
10 year median price trend in Fort Horsted
In the ME5 0TJ postcode area, located within Horsted, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME5 0TJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Dominion Stores | Walderslade Road, Medway, ME5 0NB | Walking directions to Dominion Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Shop & Save Liquor Mart | 50 Silverweed Road, Chatham, ME5 0QX | Walking directions to Shop & Save Liquor Mart |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | 82-86 Silverweed Road, Chatham, ME5 0QX | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Premier | 27 Yarrow Road, Chatham, ME5 0SG | Walking directions to Premier |
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.