Postcode ME5 9AJ is located in an urban city, within the Lordswood & Walderslade ward of Medway in the South East region , and forms part of the Horsted area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 68.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Horsted is £48,000 per year. The nearest station is Chatham located about 2.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Horsted has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,511 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.
Horsted has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 68.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 11.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Horsted is £48,000 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ME5 9AJ.
Horsted near ME5 9AJ 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.
Based on 148 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 | 24 | £460,000 |
| Flats | 12 | £148,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 58 | £350,000 |
| Terraced | 54 | £284,000 |
10 years price trend in Lordswood & Walderslade
In the ME5 9AJ postcode area, located within Horsted, 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: 16/08/2025.