ME5 8LD Postcode Location Details & Properties

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This article lists all information about ME5 8LD postcode, such as Residential Properties, Schools, and nearby places. Other information listed are property sales data, trends, estimated property prices, etc.

It also covers Mailing address Info, Location Information, Map and directions, and Administrative details. You also get various information from the census like population, poverty, health index, etc.

Summary

ME5 8LD is a residential postcode in Chatham, Medway Towns. ME5 8LD postcode is currently an active postcode. You can use the postcode to send mail within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean. According to the 2011 census, ME5 8LD has 15 properties within its service area. ME5 8LD is located in Princes Park, Medway region with center coordinates 51.35161700, 0.54147400.

The population of ME5 8LD postcode is 49, and all individuals are eligible to receive mail through Royal Mail Service.

Postcode belongs to ME postcode Area, ME5 District, and ME5 8 postcode Sector.

Properties in ME5 8LD area have been sold 20 times from 1995 to 2023. To get detailed information on sales, View the sales table below.

Sample Mailing Address For ME5 8LD Postcode
#House No/Name,
CHATHAM , Kent , ME5 8LD

Geography And Location Details

Latitude 51.35162
Longitude 0.54147
Northing 164459
Easting 577072
Altitude 106 Meters
Grid Reference Code TQ770644
Plus Code 9F329G2R+JH
Distance To Sea 3.36 mi

ME5 8LD postcode has center coordinates [51.35162,0.54147]. Altitude reading for the postcode is 106 Meters above sea level. The postcode location can also be represented using #TQ770644 National grid reference number.

History And Statistics

Introduced 1987-04-01
Last Updated December 2023
Mail Frequency Low (Postcode Recieves < 25 Mail per day)
Postcode Range Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

This Royal mail postcode was first introduced and became servicable in 1987-04-01. Total number of mails recieved in ME5 8LD is less than 25 mails per day. Mails getting delivered may take longer than normal as per Royal Mail records. Postcode range is limited to one specified apartment or building exactly at specified lat,long.

Census Statistics

Households 15
Population 49
Rural / Urban Urban city and town
Poverty Ratio (IOMD)
22250 / 32702
Census Output Area E00081303
Built Up Area Medway Towns
Built Up SubDivision Chatham
Lower Layer Output Super Area Medway 031C
Middle Layer Output Super Area Capstone

This location is an urban city and town. According to 2011 census, 68.04% of the people in ME5 8LD is below poverty.

Components Of Postcode

Postcode Area ME
Postcode District ME5
Postcode Sector ME5 8

Adminstration And Postcode Areas

Country England
County Kent
District Medway
Ward Princes Park
Parish Medway, unparished area
Local Authority N/A
Constituency Chatham and Aylesford
Region South East
ITL Level 2 Kent
ITL Level 3 Medway

Amenities Available In ME5 8LD


Work Place

Nearby Work Area Medway
Average Income £44900

Railway Station

Station Chatham
Distance To Station 2.17 mi

Safety & Water Facilities

Police Force Kent
Water Company Southern Water
Sewage Company N/A

Property Sales In ME5 8LD


Address Property Type Price Date
14 BOWMAN CLOSE, CHATHAM, ME5 8LD Detached (Freehold) £125,000
£300,000
£520,000
1997-02-21
2014-02-11
2020-11-04
5 BOWMAN CLOSE, CHATHAM, ME5 8LD Detached (Freehold) £125,000
£490,000
1997-06-05
2020-03-16
3 BOWMAN CLOSE, CHATHAM, ME5 8LD Semi Detached (Freehold) £95,000
1997-01-31
7 BOWMAN CLOSE, CHATHAM, ME5 8LD Detached (Freehold) £117,000
1998-02-20
10 BOWMAN CLOSE, CHATHAM, ME5 8LD Detached (Freehold) £126,000
£340,000
1999-08-31
2019-02-15
11 BOWMAN CLOSE, CHATHAM, ME5 8LD Detached (Freehold) £113,995
£295,000
1999-03-12
2015-04-24
16 BOWMAN CLOSE, CHATHAM, ME5 8LD Semi Detached (Freehold) £142,000
2001-01-12
4 BOWMAN CLOSE, CHATHAM, ME5 8LD Detached (Freehold) £60,000
£218,000
2002-04-04
2003-08-06
15 BOWMAN CLOSE, CHATHAM, ME5 8LD Detached (Freehold) £280,000
2006-04-28
9 BOWMAN CLOSE, CHATHAM, ME5 8LD Detached (Freehold) £278,000
2006-04-25
8 BOWMAN CLOSE, CHATHAM, ME5 8LD Detached (Freehold) £299,995
2007-11-14
6 BOWMAN CLOSE, CHATHAM, ME5 8LD Detached (Freehold) £293,000
£470,000
2007-01-29
2021-07-30
12 BOWMAN CLOSE, CHATHAM, ME5 8LD Detached (Freehold) £310,000
2012-10-23

Demographic of property sales [1995-2023]


Latest Property Sales Value


Average Property Price in 2023 317211 GBP
Average Price of Flats in 2023 172102 GBP
Average Price of Terraced property in 2023 281117 GBP
Average Price of Semi-Detached property in 2023 356969 GBP
Average Price of Detached Property in 2023 548430 GBP

Public Transport Near ME5 8LD


Bus Stops

Stop Location Distance
Kingston Crescent
Kingston Crescent (adj), Lordswood Lane, Lordswood
391.26 metres
Kingston Crescent
Kingston Crescent (opp), Lordswood Lane, Lordswood
403.64 metres
Lordswood Lane
Lordswood Lane (after), Kingston Crescent, Lordswood
407.03 metres
Lordswood Lane
Lordswood Lane (before), Kingston Crescent, Lordswood
408.28 metres
Maundene School
Maundene School (opp), Princes Avenue, Princes Park
462.17 metres

Railway Stations

Station Location Distance
Chatham Rail Station
Chatham
3.50 km
Gillingham (Kent) Rail Station
Gillingham
3.93 km
Rochester Rail Station
Rochester
4.87 km
Rainham (Kent) Rail Station
Rainham
5.13 km
Strood Rail Station
Strood
5.77 km

Airports

Airport Location Distance
London Southend Airport
Southend-on-Sea
26.65 km
Biggin Hill Airport
Leaves Green
35.47 km
London City Airport
Silvertown
38.12 km

Taxi Stands

Stand Location Distance
Chatham Rail Station
Chatham Rail Station (o/s), Railway Street, Chatham
3.49 km

Other Postcodes Nearby


Postcode Distance from ME5 8LD
(In Meters)
ME5 7LU 437.37
ME5 7LX 364.45
ME5 7LY 348.57
ME5 7LQ 459.74
ME5 7LW 390.66
ME5 7LT 358.42
ME5 7LF 397.05
ME5 7NQ 357.46
ME5 7NF 406.99
ME5 7LZ 276.22

Frequently Asked Questions


You can send mail to anyone living in ME5 8LD through Royal Mail Service.

  • Copy the sample address and add property name/number to it.
  • if required add the recipient's name.
  • You can also browse the list of properties to find out the exact address.
  • Once you have noted down the address write it down on your To section of the envelope.
  • Drop the envelope in your nearest post office.

To calculate distance between your current location and ME5 8LD just follow this link

The recent average sale price of a property in ME5 8LD is 317211 GBP. But pricing may vary depending on the property type, For more details check the above table.

Find all schools near the postcode listed in the schools section of this article.

Its located in Chatham, Medway Towns. View the map section for more details.

There are 15 properties in ME5 8LD as per Royal mail database.

To get directions to reach ME5 8LD follow this link.

CHATHAM