Is ME5 7BD a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

1017 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of ME5 7BD. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
390
Anti-social behaviour
248
Criminal damage & arson
71
Other theft
58
Shoplifting
47
Public order
40
Vehicle crime
34
Burglary
31

House prices

£296,182

Average price in Medway (2026-06, UK House Price Index). Up 1.1% year on year.

Terraced
£273,509
Semi-detached
£351,457
Detached
£531,901
Flat / maisonette
£167,976

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for ME5 7BD specifically.

Flood risk

Official Environment Agency map for rivers, sea, surface water and groundwater risk near this postcode.

No active flood warnings within ~15km.

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GP & dentist ratings

CQC ratings near ME5 7BD on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near ME5 7BD on Check Food Hygiene

Nearby postcodes

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