Bartlett Close Chatham, Medway
19 addresses across 1 postcode (ME5), about 110 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 32100123.
- Sales: 16 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £350,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 8 homes have an energy certificate (C: 4, D: 4).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in Medway costs £2,329 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Chatham, about 5.6 km (3.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Opal Green, is about 580 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 156 to 158 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 19 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Reach Healthcare, about 1.4 km (0.9 miles) away.
- People: About 380 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 80% of households owned their home and 16% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 35 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £350,000 | £350,000 | £350,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £275,000 | £275,000 | £275,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £240,000 | £240,000 | £240,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £153,000 | £153,000 | £153,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £159,000 | £159,000 | £159,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £178,000 | £178,000 | £178,000 |
| 2003 | 2 | £135,750 | £132,500 | £139,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £96,500 | £96,500 | £96,500 |
| 2001 | 1 | £97,995 | £97,995 | £97,995 |
| 2000 | 1 | £75,500 | £75,500 | £75,500 |
| 1999 | 1 | £65,250 | £65,250 | £65,250 |
| 1998 | 1 | £69,500 | £69,500 | £69,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Aug 2025 | 19 ME5 8TX | Terraced | £350,000 | |
| 18 Jun 2019 | 5 ME5 8TX | Terraced | £275,000 | |
| 11 Sep 2017 | 11 ME5 8TX | Terraced | £240,000 | |
| 20 Sep 2011 | 14 ME5 8TX | Terraced | £153,000 | |
| 18 Dec 2009 | 2 ME5 8TX | Terraced | £159,000 | |
| 12 Sep 2007 | 4 ME5 8TX | Terraced | £178,000 | |
| 18 Aug 2003 | 19 ME5 8TX | Terraced | £139,000 | |
| 22 Jul 2003 | 3 ME5 8TX | Semi-detached | £132,500 | |
| 18 Apr 2002 | 3 ME5 8TX | Semi-detached | £96,500 | |
| 14 Dec 2001 | 11 ME5 8TX | Terraced | £97,995 | |
| 17 Feb 2000 | 19 ME5 8TX | Terraced | £75,500 | |
| 8 Oct 1999 | 6 ME5 8TX | Terraced | £65,250 | |
| 28 Aug 1998 | 5 ME5 8TX | Terraced | £69,500 | |
| 14 Mar 1997 | 3 ME5 8TX | Semi-detached | £52,000 | |
| 14 Feb 1997 | 19 ME5 8TX | Terraced | £50,000 | |
| 20 Oct 1995 | 10 ME5 8TX | Terraced | £46,000 |
Energy performance certificates
8 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 79 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (4); House, end-terrace (4). Built: 1967-1975 (6); 1976-1982 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (6).
Council tax
What each band costs in Medway in 2026-27: Band D £2,329 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,552 | £1,811 | £2,070 | £2,329 | £2,846 | £3,363 | £3,881 | £4,657 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (40% of about 670 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Newton Close Resource Centre Sultan Road Lordswood, permissioned (420 m (0.3 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 19 addresses are between 156 m and 158 m above sea level (157 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ME5 8TX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Chatham 2.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 5.6 km (3.5 miles) |
| Gillingham (Kent) 2.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 6.1 km (3.8 miles) | |
| Rainham (Kent) 1.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 6.1 km (3.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 21 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Copper Tree Walk Lordswood | 120 m |
| Bus or coach station | Chatham Railway Station | 5.6 km (3.5 miles) |
| Car parks | Hempstead Valley Purple Car Park | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | MFG Charging Station | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 28.5 km (18 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 54.8 km (34 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Reach Healthcare | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lordswood Pharmacy | 290 m |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lordswood Healthy Living Centre | 290 m |
| Hospital | Spire Alexandra Hospital | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Police station | Kent undercover police. | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 300 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Opal Green 400 m² | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 2,120 m² | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 340 m² | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 2.0 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | Hatton Road Allotment 3,080 m² | 910 m (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 0.3 hectares in all.
Landmarks
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Hall Wood | Wood | 510 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Round Wood | Wood | 540 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| Beechy Wood | Wood | 600 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Coal Bottom | Valley | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) west |
| East Hill | Hill | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) north |
| Oak Springs Lake | Lake or reservoir | 4.8 km (3 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.1 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 18 | 19 |
1 of the street's 19 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Medway: see them on the Medway page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swingate Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 190 m | No published inspection |
| St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 580 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Lordswood School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Jul 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Tunbury Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Walderslade Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farmhouse Pizza ME5 8TH | Other catering premises | 280 m | 5 Very good | 22 Sep 2026 |
| GROWERS DIRECT LIMITED ME5 8UD | Retailers - other | 290 m | 5 Very good | 25 Aug 2026 |
| Independent Catering Management ME5 8TJ | School/college/university | 290 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jul 2025 |
| Premier Store ME5 8TH | Retailers - other | 300 m | 5 Very good | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Tesco Express ME5 8TH | Retailers - other | 300 m | 4 Good | 25 Jun 2025 |
| Lordswood Chinese Takeaway ME5 8TH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 310 m | 4 Good | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Lordswood Cafe ME5 8TH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Spice Village ME5 8TH | Other catering premises | 330 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 19 Mar 2026 |
| The Kent Autistic Trust ME5 8TJ | Other catering premises | 330 m | 5 Very good | 10 Mar 2023 |
| Lordswood Kebab ME5 8TH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 330 m | 5 Very good | 12 Mar 2025 |
| Condimaniac Limited ME5 8UD | Manufacturers/packers | 370 m | 5 Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Pilscare ME5 8RU | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 420 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Condimaniac Limited ME5 8UD | Manufacturers/packers | 430 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| The Exotic Food And Spice Co Ltd ME5 8UD | Manufacturers/packers | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Jul 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Croft Close (9); On or near Hamwick Green (7); On or near Tuscan Drive (5); On or near Renown Road (4); On or near Brindle Way (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 23% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 80% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 34% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 18% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 64% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 19% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 19% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 66% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 63% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 12% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 16% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 6 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- ME5 8TX: 19 addresses
Nearby streets
Croft Close · Coppertree Walk · Bower Green · Brindle Way · Tuscan Drive · Badger Road · Hamwick Green · Renown Road · Phoenix Road · Huntersfield Close · Whimbrel Walk · Revenge Road
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.