Postcode ME5 7FL 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 144 ft away from ME5 7FL.
Luton near ME5 7FL 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 7FL postcode area, located within Luton, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Richard Cobden Irish Pub | Luton Road, Medway, ME4 5BP | |
| 0.4 mi | The Old Ash Tree | Rainham Road, Medway, ME5 7EN |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.