Postcode ME5 7PG is located in an urban city, within the Luton ward of Medway in the South East region, and forms part of the Capstone area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 62.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Capstone is £51,371 per year. The nearest station is Gillingham (Kent) located about 1.5 miles away. There are 4 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Luton Recreation Ground.
Capstone has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,099 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 48% least deprived areas in England.
Capstone has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 62.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 23.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Capstone is £51,371 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ME5 7PG.
Capstone near ME5 7PG 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 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Luton Recreation Ground | Large | Walking directions to Luton Recreation Ground |
Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 in Luton area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £480,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £390,000 |
| Flats | 15 | £123,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 19 | £270,000 |
| Terraced | 48 | £220,000 |
10 year median price trend in Luton
In the ME5 7PG postcode area, located within Capstone, there are 4 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME5 7PG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Medway Food Centre | 43 Luton High Street, Chatham, ME5 7LP | Walking directions to Medway Food Centre |
| 0.3 mi | The Village Off Licence | Luton High Street, Medway, ME5 7LE | Walking directions to The Village Off Licence |
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.
Elected local representatives for ME5 7PG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jo Howcroft-Scott
Luton - Elected 4 May 2023
Simon Curry
Luton - Elected 4 May 2023
Tris Osborne
Chatham and Aylesford - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.