Postcode ME5 0UL is located in an urban city, within the Wayfield & Weeds Wood ward of Medway in the South East region , and forms part of the Horsted area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 62.3 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 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Princes Avenue Recreation Ground.
Horsted has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,511 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.
Horsted has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 62.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 76.2% 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 0UL.
Horsted near ME5 0UL 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 0UL postcode area, located within Horsted, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Poacher's Pocket | 135 Walderslade Road, Chatham, ME5 0NB | |
| 0.3 mi | Walderslade Working Mens Club | 274 Walderslade Road, Chatham, ME5 0PA |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.