Postcode ME5 7QL is located in an urban city, within the Princes Park ward of Medway in the South East region , and forms part of the Capstone area. It has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 72.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Capstone is £45,200 per year. The nearest station is Chatham located about 1.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Luton Recreation Ground.
Capstone has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,962 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.
Capstone has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 72.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 29.4% 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 of residents in Capstone is £45,200 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ME5 7QL.
Capstone near ME5 7QL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 120 recent sales, the median property price is £282,500 in Princes Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £82,000 up to £645,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 26 | £440,000 |
| Flats | 7 | £116,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 27 | £305,000 |
| Terraced | 60 | £270,000 |
10 years price trend in Princes Park
In the ME5 7QL postcode area, located within Capstone, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.