Postcode ME5 9LJ 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 very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 45.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Walderslade is £48,300 per year. The nearest station is Chatham located about 3.0 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Walderslade has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,522 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 13% least deprived areas in England.
Walderslade has a low crime rate, with approximately 45.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.7% 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 of residents in Walderslade is £48,300 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ME5 9LJ.
Walderslade near ME5 9LJ 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 9LJ postcode area, located within Walderslade, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Walderslade Primary School | Academy converter | Good | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Tunbury Primary School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Lordswood School | Academy sponsor led | Good |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.