Postcode ME5 8FR is located in an urban city, within the Lordswood & Walderslade ward of Medway in the South East region, and forms part of the Settington area. It has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 54.0 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 2.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Princes Avenue Recreation Ground.
Settington has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,669 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 13% least deprived areas in England.
Settington has a low crime rate, with approximately 54.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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 8FR.
Settington near ME5 8FR 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 2.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Princes Avenue Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Princes Avenue Recreation Ground |
Based on 164 recent sales, the median property price is £310,000 in Lordswood & Walderslade area, with individual transactions ranging from £117,000 up to £675,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 27 | £446,000 |
| Flats | 10 | £165,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 63 | £345,000 |
| Terraced | 64 | £291,000 |
10 year median price trend in Lordswood & Walderslade
In the ME5 8FR postcode area, located within Settington, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME5 8FR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons | Princes Avenue, Chatham, ME5 7PQ | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.5 mi | Dominion Stores | Walderslade Road, Medway, ME5 0NB | Walking directions to Dominion Stores |
| 0.5 mi | Spar | 82-86 Silverweed Road, Chatham, ME5 0QX | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.5 mi | Morrisons Daily | Gould Road, Medway, ME5 8NL | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.5 mi | Shop & Save Liquor Mart | 50 Silverweed Road, Chatham, ME5 0QX | Walking directions to Shop & Save Liquor Mart |
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.