Postcode ME5 7EH 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 high crime levels, with around 89.7 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 0.9 miles away. There are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Gillingham Park.
Luton has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,365 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.
Luton has a high crime rate, with approximately 89.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 1.6% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 138 ft away from ME5 7EH.
Luton near ME5 7EH 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Gillingham (Kent) | N/A | Walking directions to Gillingham (Kent) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 7EH postcode area, located within Luton, there are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME5 7EH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Kent Mart | 497-499 Canterbury Street, Gillingham, ME7 5LJ | Walking directions to Kent Mart |
| 0.2 mi | Best-one | Ambrose Hill, Medway, ME4 5BJ | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.2 mi | Magnolija shop | 308 Luton Road, Chatham, ME4 5BX | Walking directions to Magnolija shop |
| 0.2 mi | One Stop | 1 Watling Street, Chatham, ME5 7EP | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | 246-254 Nelson Road, Gillingham, ME7 4NA | Walking directions to Londis |
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.