Postcode ME5 7AE 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 0.8 miles away. There are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Luton Millennium Green.
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 4.2% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 88 ft away from ME5 7AE.
Luton near ME5 7AE 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 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Chatham | N/A | Walking directions to Chatham |
| 0.8 mi | Gillingham (Kent) | N/A | Walking directions to Gillingham (Kent) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Luton Millennium Green | Small | Walking directions to Luton Millennium Green |
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 7AE 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 7AE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Mariden Convenience Store | Luton Road, Medway, ME4 5AB | Walking directions to Mariden Convenience Store |
| 0.1 mi | M D Off Licence & Conven Store | Luton Road, Medway, ME4 5AB | Walking directions to M D Off Licence & Conven Store |
| 0.1 mi | Abi Food and Wine | Luton Road, Medway, ME4 5AD | Walking directions to Abi Food and Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Altaf Halal Meat | Luton Road, Medway, ME4 5AA | Walking directions to Altaf Halal Meat |
| 0.2 mi | Kovan food store and more | Magpie Hall Road, Medway, ME4 5EP | Walking directions to Kovan food store and more |
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.