Postcode ME5 8EL 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 62.6 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 2.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Capstone has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,659 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.
Capstone has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 62.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 28.9% 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 8EL.
Capstone near ME5 8EL 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 2.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 125 recent sales, the median property price is £282,500 in Princes Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £82,000 up to £645,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 29 | £435,000 |
| Flats | 6 | £111,125 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £300,000 |
| Terraced | 65 | £270,000 |
10 years price trend in Princes Park
In the ME5 8EL postcode area, located within Capstone, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Lordswood School | Academy sponsor led | Good | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Maundene School | Academy sponsor led | Good | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Walderslade Primary School | Academy converter | Good |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.