Is ME7 5HY a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

1079 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of ME7 5HY. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
411
Anti-social behaviour
261
Criminal damage & arson
79
Other theft
60
Shoplifting
53
Public order
44
Vehicle crime
35
Drugs
32

House prices

£298,547

Average price in Medway (2026-07, UK House Price Index). Up 1.1% year on year.

Terraced
£276,192
Semi-detached
£354,042
Detached
£535,212
Flat / maisonette
£168,832

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for ME7 5HY 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 ME7 5HY on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near ME7 5HY on Check Food Hygiene

Nearby postcodes

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