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Medway ME6 5 area guide

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Is Medway ME6 5 a good place to live?

In Medway (ME6 5), recorded crime is 111% above the national average, homes sell for around £297,406 on average, there are 5 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).

Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.

Avg sold price
£297,406
from 182 sales
Population
13,714
Deprivation decile 6/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
565.2
per 1,000 · +111% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
5
3 primary · 1 secondary
Broadband
90%
gigabit-ready · 98% superfast
Flood risk
High
1.3% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Medway ME6 5

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Medway ME6 5 is rated high. Around 1.3% of properties (74 of 5,580) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 25 are at significant risk.

Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.

Sold-price trend (1995–2026)

Annual average (mean) sold price in ME6 5, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (44 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

Recorded crimes per month in ME6 5 (May 24–Apr 26, average 118/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 39
One-person households: 28%
Households with children: 32%
Households: 5,608

Owned 65% · Social rent 18% · Private rent 14%

Census 2021 (ONS), for ME6 5.

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Medway ME6 5: frequently asked questions

Is Medway ME6 5 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Medway ME6 5?

Recorded crime in Medway ME6 5 runs at 565.2 per 1,000 properties, 111% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Medway ME6 5 safe?

Crime in Medway ME6 5 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Medway ME6 5 runs at 565.2 per 1,000 properties, 111% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Medway ME6 5?

Homes in Medway ME6 5 sell for around £297,406 on average, based on 182 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Medway ME6 5 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Medway ME6 5 is rated high. Around 1.3% of properties (74 of 5,580) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 25 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Medway ME6 5?

There are 5 schools in Medway ME6 5 (3 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Medway ME6 5 a deprived area?

Medway ME6 5 sits in deprivation decile 6 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).