Postcode ME5 7BB 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 Gillingham (Kent) located about 0.8 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Gillingham 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 2.9% 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 19 ft away from ME5 7BB.
Luton near ME5 7BB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Gillingham (Kent) located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Gillingham (Kent) | N/A | Walking directions to Gillingham (Kent) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Gillingham Park | Medium | Walking directions to Gillingham Park |
| 0.4 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 7BB postcode area, located within Luton, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME5 7BB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Byron Stores | 34 Byron Road, Gillingham, ME7 5QH | Walking directions to Byron Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons Daily | 214 Luton Road, Luton, Chatham, ME4 5BS | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.2 mi | The Kabin | 270 Luton Road, Chatham, ME4 5BS | Walking directions to The Kabin |
| 0.2 mi | Poets Corner Stores | 104 Shakespeare Road, Gillingham, ME7 5QJ | Walking directions to Poets Corner Stores |
| 0.2 mi | 4 Continents Stores | Castle Road, Medway, ME4 5JA | Walking directions to 4 Continents Stores |
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.