Postcode ME5 9AH is located in an urban city, within the Lordswood & Walderslade ward of Medway in the South East region, and forms part of the Walderslade area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 55.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Walderslade is £56,668 per year. The nearest station is Chatham located about 2.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Princes Avenue Recreation Ground.
Walderslade has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,048 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.
Walderslade has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 55.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 16.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Walderslade is £56,668 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ME5 9AH.
Walderslade near ME5 9AH 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 2.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Princes Avenue Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Princes Avenue Recreation Ground |
Based on 175 recent sales, the median property price is £315,000 in Lordswood & Walderslade area, with individual transactions ranging from £113,000 up to £960,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 32 | £455,000 |
| Flats | 12 | £167,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 56 | £360,000 |
| Terraced | 75 | £290,000 |
10 year median price trend in Lordswood & Walderslade
In the ME5 9AH postcode area, located within Walderslade, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME5 9AH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Spar | 82-86 Silverweed Road, Chatham, ME5 0QX | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Shop & Save Liquor Mart | 50 Silverweed Road, Chatham, ME5 0QX | Walking directions to Shop & Save Liquor Mart |
| 0.3 mi | Premier | Walderslade Road, Chatham, ME5 9LL | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | Walderslade Road, Chatham, ME5 9LL | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Premier | 27 Yarrow Road, Chatham, ME5 0SG | Walking directions to Premier |
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.
Elected local representatives for ME5 9AH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Adrian Gulvin
Lordswood & Walderslade - Elected 4 May 2023
David Brake
Lordswood & Walderslade - Elected 4 May 2023
David Wildey
Lordswood & Walderslade - Elected 4 May 2023
Tris Osborne
Chatham and Aylesford - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.