Postcode ME5 7FJ 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 1.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 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 24.6% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ME5 7FJ.
Luton near ME5 7FJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £231,000 in Luton area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £425,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £375,000 |
| Flats | 15 | £77,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £272,500 |
| Terraced | 57 | £227,500 |
10 years price trend in Luton
In the ME5 7FJ postcode area, located within Luton, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | The Old Ash Tree | Rainham Road, Medway, ME5 7EN | |
| 0.4 mi | The Wagon at Hale | 179 Capstone Road, Chatham, ME5 7PP |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.