Postcode ME5 7SS 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 73.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Capstone is £45,200 per year. The nearest station is Gillingham (Kent) located about 1.5 miles away. There are 4 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 73.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 36.6% 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 7SS.
Capstone near ME5 7SS 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Luton Recreation Ground | Large | Walking directions to Luton Recreation Ground |
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 7SS postcode area, located within Capstone, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME5 7SS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Mini Market | Beacon Hill, Medway, ME5 7LP | Walking directions to Mini Market |
| 0.3 mi | The Village Off Licence | Luton High Street, Medway, ME5 7LE | Walking directions to The Village Off Licence |
| 0.4 mi | Pumalkee Newsagents | 11 The Links, Wayfield, Chatham, ME5 0EA | Walking directions to Pumalkee Newsagents |
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.