Postcode ME5 7BU 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 160.9 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 1.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Luton Recreation Ground.
Luton has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,508 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.
Luton has a very high crime rate, with approximately 160.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 3.1% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ME5 7BU.
Luton near ME5 7BU 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Luton Recreation Ground | Large | Walking directions to Luton Recreation Ground |
| 0.4 mi | Gillingham Park | Medium | Walking directions to Gillingham 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 7BU postcode area, located within Luton, there are 7 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME5 7BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | The Village Off Licence | Luton High Street, Medway, ME5 7LE | Walking directions to The Village Off Licence |
| 0.1 mi | Mini Market | Beacon Hill, Medway, ME5 7LP | Walking directions to Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | One Stop | 1 Watling Street, Chatham, ME5 7EP | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.3 mi | Best-one | Ambrose Hill, Medway, ME4 5BJ | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.3 mi | Magnolija shop | 308 Luton Road, Chatham, ME4 5BX | Walking directions to Magnolija shop |
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.