Postcode ME5 9TA is located in an urban city, within the Fort Horsted ward of Medway in the South East region , and forms part of the Horsted area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 139.5 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 2.0 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Horsted has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,145 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 30% least deprived areas in England.
Horsted has a very high crime rate, with approximately 139.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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 9TA.
Horsted near ME5 9TA 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 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 9TA postcode area, located within Horsted, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.