Postcode ME5 8YE is located in an urban city, within the Lordswood & Walderslade ward of Medway in the South East region , and forms part of the Capstone area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 90.6 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 3.0 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Capstone has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,099 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 48% least deprived areas in England.
Capstone has a high crime rate, with approximately 90.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 6.2% 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 8YE.
Capstone near ME5 8YE 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 3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 141 recent sales, the median property price is £315,000 in Lordswood & Walderslade area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,000 up to £675,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 23 | £460,000 |
| Flats | 12 | £148,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 57 | £350,000 |
| Terraced | 49 | £285,000 |
10 years price trend in Lordswood & Walderslade
In the ME5 8YE postcode area, located within Capstone, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.