Postcode ME5 8LP 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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 20.0 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 2.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Capstone has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,250 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 32% least deprived areas in England.
Capstone has a very low crime rate, with approximately 20.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.8% 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 8LP.
Capstone near ME5 8LP 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 2.1 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 8LP postcode area, located within Capstone, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.