Postcode ME5 9UT 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 moderate crime levels, with around 50.2 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 2.2 miles away. There are 5 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 low crime rate, with approximately 50.2 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 9.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Horsted is £48,000 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 282 ft away from ME5 9UT.
Horsted near ME5 9UT 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 2.2 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 9UT postcode area, located within Horsted, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Horsted Junior School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Horsted Infant School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Oaklands School | Academy converter | Good |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.