Postcode ME5 7SZ 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 61.6 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 1.6 miles away. There are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area.
Settington has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,246 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 41% least deprived areas in England.
Settington has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 61.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 1.5% 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 7SZ.
Settington near ME5 7SZ 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 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 7SZ postcode area, located within Settington, there are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.