Postcode ME5 8DP is located in an urban city, within the Lordswood & Walderslade ward of Medway in the South East region, and forms part of the Lordswood area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 48.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Lordswood is £60,213 per year. The nearest station is Chatham located about 2.7 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Princes Avenue Recreation Ground.
Lordswood has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,578 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 37% least deprived areas in England.
Lordswood has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 48.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 6.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Lordswood is £60,213 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ME5 8DP.
Lordswood near ME5 8DP 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 2.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Princes Avenue Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Princes Avenue Recreation Ground |
Based on 166 recent sales, the median property price is £310,000 in Lordswood & Walderslade area, with individual transactions ranging from £113,000 up to £960,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 27 | £450,000 |
| Flats | 14 | £156,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 61 | £355,000 |
| Terraced | 64 | £294,500 |
10 year median price trend in Lordswood & Walderslade
In the ME5 8DP postcode area, located within Lordswood, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME5 8DP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Morrisons Daily | Gould Road, Medway, ME5 8NL | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.1 mi | best-one | Port Close, Medway, ME5 8NL | Walking directions to best-one |
| 0.4 mi | Premier | Walderslade Road, Chatham, ME5 9LL | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | Robin Hood Lane, Medway, ME5 9NT | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | Walderslade Road, Chatham, ME5 9LL | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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: 16/01/2026.