Postcode ME5 9PP 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 47.2 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 3.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Tunbury Park and Playground.
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 47.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Walderslade is £48,300 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ME5 9PP.
Walderslade near ME5 9PP 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 3.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Tunbury Park and Playground | Small | Walking directions to Tunbury Park and Playground |
| 0.4 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 9PP postcode area, located within Walderslade, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME5 9PP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Spar | Robin Hood Lane, Medway, ME5 9NT | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | Walderslade Road, Chatham, ME5 9LL | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Premier | Walderslade Road, Chatham, ME5 9LL | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | Manak General Store & Off Licence | 1 Victoria Road, Chatham, ME5 9EL | Walking directions to Manak General Store & Off Licence |
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.