Postcode ME5 7AA is located in an urban city, within the Luton ward of Medway in the South East region, and forms part of the Luton area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 178.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Luton is £41,900 per year. The nearest station is Chatham located about 0.6 miles away. There are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Great Lines Heritage Park.
Luton has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,428 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.
Luton has a very high crime rate, with approximately 178.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 10.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Luton is £41,900 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 30 ft away from ME5 7AA.
Luton near ME5 7AA 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 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Chatham | N/A | Walking directions to Chatham |
| 0.8 mi | Gillingham (Kent) | N/A | Walking directions to Gillingham (Kent) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Great Lines Heritage Park | Large | Walking directions to Great Lines Heritage Park |
Based on 108 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 in Luton area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £425,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £355,000 |
| Flats | 18 | £112,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 24 | £272,500 |
| Terraced | 60 | £225,000 |
10 year median price trend in Luton
In the ME5 7AA postcode area, located within Luton, there are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME5 7AA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Kovan food store and more | Magpie Hall Road, Medway, ME4 5EP | Walking directions to Kovan food store and more |
| 0 mi | Just Unique | Magpie Hall Road, Medway, ME4 5EP | Walking directions to Just Unique |
| 0.1 mi | Altaf Halal Meat | Luton Road, Medway, ME4 5AA | Walking directions to Altaf Halal Meat |
| 0.1 mi | M D Off Licence & Conven Store | Luton Road, Medway, ME4 5AB | Walking directions to M D Off Licence & Conven Store |
| 0.2 mi | Kingsajz Polish Delicatessen | High Street, Medway, ME4 4NP | Walking directions to Kingsajz Polish Delicatessen |
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.