Living in ME5, Medway
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around ME5 in Medway. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Medway: £296,182, up 1.1% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider South East average is £380,380.
What actually sold around ME5
191 recorded home sales on the streets around central ME5 in the last 2 years, with a median of £305,000 and a range from £100,000 to £550,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 93 SUSSEX DRIVE, ME5 0NW | semi-detached | £260,000 | 2026-06-29 |
| 22 BRONINGTON CLOSE, ME5 7RA | detached | £397,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| 43 EMILY ROAD, ME5 7LF | terraced | £325,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| 38 BURMARSH CLOSE, ME5 7LZ | terraced | £250,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| 25 PEACOCK RISE, ME5 8RN | detached | £520,000 | 2026-05-26 |
| 3 STAG ROAD, ME5 8LG | detached | £385,000 | 2026-05-15 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
60 schools within 3 miles , of which 90% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School | Secondary | Outstanding | 2.1 mi |
| Fort Pitt Grammar School | Secondary | Outstanding | 2.3 mi |
| Maundene School | Primary | Good | 0.2 mi |
| Kingfisher Community Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.8 mi |
| Horsted Infant School | Primary | Good | 1.0 mi |
| Tunbury Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.2 mi |
39 state primary and 13 state secondary schools within range, plus 2 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
2 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Rochester Independent College, St Andrew's School (Rochester).
All 2 fee-paying schools near ME5, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 19.6% |
| Skilled trades | 14.7% |
| Associate professional and technical | 13.3% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 12.4% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 11.4% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
166 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central ME5 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 8 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on Medway's figures.
Common questions about ME5
What is the average house price in ME5?
The average sold price in Medway is £296,182 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in ME5?
Prices in Medway are up 1.1% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in ME5?
The median of 191 recorded sales around central ME5 in the last 2 years is £305,000, ranging from £100,000 to £550,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in ME5?
60 schools sit within 3 miles of central ME5, and 90% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in ME5?
166 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central ME5 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is ME5 at risk of flooding?
Central ME5 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is ME5 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 90% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £305,000; the area sits in decile 8 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 166 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is ME5 safe?
166 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central ME5 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? ME5 or ME1, ME5 or ME4, ME5 or ME7.
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