Postcode ME5 9SP is located in an urban city, within the Fort Horsted ward of Medway in the South East region , and forms part of the Walderslade area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 65.6 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 2.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Activity Field.
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 moderate crime rate, with approximately 65.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 26.5% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 22 ft away from ME5 9SP.
Walderslade near ME5 9SP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £298,000 in Fort Horsted area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £610,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £441,500 |
| Flats | 10 | £231,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 37 | £320,000 |
| Terraced | 14 | £282,500 |
10 years price trend in Fort Horsted
In the ME5 9SP postcode area, located within Walderslade, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Horsted Junior School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Horsted Infant School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Oaklands School | Academy converter | Good |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.