Postcode ME5 9TS 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 low crime levels, with around 29.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Horsted is £57,789 per year. The nearest station is Chatham located about 2.0 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Horsted has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,417 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 38% least deprived areas in England.
Horsted has a very low crime rate, with approximately 29.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Horsted is £57,789 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ME5 9TS.
Horsted near ME5 9TS 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 78 recent sales, the median property price is £307,500 in Fort Horsted area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £610,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £469,000 |
| Flats | 10 | £215,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 45 | £315,000 |
| Terraced | 15 | £290,000 |
10 year median price trend in Fort Horsted
In the ME5 9TS postcode area, located within Horsted, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME5 9TS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Premier | 22 Shirley Avenue, Chatham, ME5 9UR | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.3 mi | News Plus | Greenway, Medway, ME5 9UP | Walking directions to News Plus |
| 0.3 mi | Premier | 27 Yarrow Road, Chatham, ME5 0SG | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Maidstone Road, Medway, ME5 9SQ | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | Select n Save stores | Holland Road, Medway, ME5 9TW | Walking directions to Select n Save stores |
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 9TS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Trevor Clarke
Fort Horsted - 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.