Postcode ME5 7LQ is located in an urban city, within the Princes Park ward of Medway in the South East region, and forms part of the Settington area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 75.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Settington is £55,000 per year. The nearest station is Chatham located about 1.9 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Settington has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,932 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 45% least deprived areas in England.
Settington has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 75.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 4.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 3.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Settington is £55,000 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ME5 7LQ.
Settington near ME5 7LQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Chatham located about 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 116 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 in Princes Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £106,000 up to £585,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 25 | £435,000 |
| Flats | 6 | £154,125 |
| Semi-Detached | 23 | £300,000 |
| Terraced | 62 | £270,000 |
10 year median price trend in Princes Park
In the ME5 7LQ postcode area, located within Settington, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME5 7LQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons | Princes Avenue, Chatham, ME5 7PQ | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.5 mi | Best in Cost | Wayfield Road, Medway, ME5 0HD | Walking directions to Best in Cost |
| 0.5 mi | Costcutter | 173-175 Wayfield Road, Chatham, ME5 0HD | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.5 mi | Wayfield Local | 161 Wayfield Road, Chatham, ME5 0HD | Walking directions to Wayfield Local |
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.