Postcode ME5 8NU 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 very low crime levels, with around 15.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Lordswood is £46,300 per year. The nearest station is Chatham located about 2.8 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Lordswood has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,955 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 21% least deprived areas in England.
Lordswood has a very low crime rate, with approximately 15.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 1.6% 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 of residents in Lordswood is £46,300 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ME5 8NU.
Lordswood near ME5 8NU 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 2.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 158 recent sales, the median property price is £310,000 in Lordswood & Walderslade area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £675,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 27 | £450,000 |
| Flats | 13 | £150,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 59 | £350,000 |
| Terraced | 59 | £285,000 |
10 years price trend in Lordswood & Walderslade
In the ME5 8NU postcode area, located within Lordswood, there are 8 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.