Postcode ME5 9BJ 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 high crime levels, with around 73.3 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 2.7 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Walderslade has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,723 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.
Walderslade has a high crime rate, with approximately 73.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 37.8% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from ME5 9BJ.
Walderslade near ME5 9BJ 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 2.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 9BJ postcode area, located within Walderslade, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME5 9BJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Asda | 387 Maidstone Road, Chatham, ME5 9SE | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.3 mi | Select n Save stores | Holland Road, Medway, ME5 9TW | Walking directions to Select n Save stores |
| 0.4 mi | Manak General Store & Off Licence | 1 Victoria Road, Chatham, ME5 9EL | Walking directions to Manak General Store & Off Licence |
| 0.4 mi | Premier | 27 Yarrow Road, Chatham, ME5 0SG | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.5 mi | Spar | 82-86 Silverweed Road, Chatham, ME5 0QX | Walking directions to Spar |
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 9BJ, 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.