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 62.3 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. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Princes Avenue Recreation Ground.
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 62.3 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.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Princes Avenue Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Princes Avenue Recreation Ground |
Based on 164 recent sales, the median property price is £310,000 in Lordswood & Walderslade area, with individual transactions ranging from £117,000 up to £675,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 27 | £446,000 |
| Flats | 10 | £165,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 63 | £345,000 |
| Terraced | 64 | £291,000 |
10 year median 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.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME5 9AJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Spar | 82-86 Silverweed Road, Chatham, ME5 0QX | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 mi | Shop & Save Liquor Mart | 50 Silverweed Road, Chatham, ME5 0QX | Walking directions to Shop & Save Liquor Mart |
| 0.3 mi | Premier | 27 Yarrow Road, Chatham, ME5 0SG | Walking directions to Premier |
| 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 |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.