Postcode ME5 0TS 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 very high crime levels, with around 144.2 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 2.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Horsted has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,145 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 30% least deprived areas in England.
Horsted has a very high crime rate, with approximately 144.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.8% 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 0TS.
Horsted near ME5 0TS 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 2.2 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 0TS postcode area, located within Horsted, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME5 0TS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Premier | 27 Yarrow Road, Chatham, ME5 0SG | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.2 mi | Shop & Save Liquor Mart | 50 Silverweed Road, Chatham, ME5 0QX | Walking directions to Shop & Save Liquor Mart |
| 0.2 mi | Spar | 82-86 Silverweed Road, Chatham, ME5 0QX | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 mi | Select n Save stores | Holland Road, Medway, ME5 9TW | Walking directions to Select n Save stores |
| 0.4 mi | Premier | 22 Shirley Avenue, Chatham, ME5 9UR | 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.