Bolner Close Chatham, Medway
38 addresses across 2 postcodes (ME5), about 170 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 32100192.
- Sales: 40 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £281,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 21 homes have an energy certificate (C: 4, D: 14, E: 2, F: 1).
- 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 C; 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 km (3.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 400 m (0.2 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 138 to 149 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Reach Healthcare, about 240 m away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 370 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 96% of households owned their home and 23% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 19 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £281,000 | £281,000 | £281,000 |
| 2025 | 1 | £270,000 | £270,000 | £270,000 |
| 2024 | 2 | £341,500 | £338,000 | £345,000 |
| 2022 | 2 | £318,500 | £290,000 | £347,000 |
| 2018 | 2 | £260,000 | £250,000 | £270,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £266,500 | £266,500 | £266,500 |
| 2015 | 2 | £203,250 | £196,500 | £210,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £210,000 | £210,000 | £210,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £215,000 | £215,000 | £215,000 |
| 2012 | 2 | £163,500 | £162,000 | £165,000 |
| 2011 | 5 | £167,000 | £148,000 | £174,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £150,000 | £150,000 | £150,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Feb 2026 | 11 ME5 9PJ | Semi-detached | £281,000 | |
| 17 Jan 2025 | 13 ME5 9PJ | Semi-detached | £270,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2024 | 29 ME5 9PJ | Semi-detached | £345,000 | |
| 31 Jan 2024 | 10 ME5 9PJ | Semi-detached | £338,000 | |
| 9 Nov 2022 | 12 ME5 9PJ | Semi-detached | £347,000 | |
| 11 Mar 2022 | 24 ME5 9PJ | Semi-detached | £290,000 | |
| 26 Jun 2018 | 20 ME5 9PJ | Semi-detached | £250,000 | |
| 29 May 2018 | 27 ME5 9PJ | Semi-detached | £270,000 | |
| 22 Jul 2016 | 20 ME5 9PJ | Semi-detached | £266,500 | |
| 21 Aug 2015 | 14 ME5 9PJ | Semi-detached | £210,000 | |
| 21 Jan 2015 | 23 ME5 9PJ | Semi-detached | £196,500 | |
| 12 Sep 2014 | 3 ME5 9PJ | Terraced | £210,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2013 | 1 ME5 9PJ | Terraced | £215,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2012 | 11 ME5 9PJ | Semi-detached | £162,000 | |
| 26 Jun 2012 | 2 ME5 9PJ | Terraced | £165,000 | |
| 5 Dec 2011 | 15 ME5 9PJ | Semi-detached | £168,000 | |
| 16 Nov 2011 | 7 ME5 9PJ | Terraced | £174,000 | |
| 31 Aug 2011 | 13 ME5 9PJ | Semi-detached | £148,000 | |
| 28 Apr 2011 | 16 ME5 9PJ | Semi-detached | £155,000 | |
| 18 Feb 2011 | 22 ME5 9PJ | Semi-detached | £167,000 | |
| 10 Dec 2010 | 27 ME5 9PJ | Semi-detached | £150,000 | |
| 12 Oct 2007 | 22 ME5 9PJ | Semi-detached | £188,000 | |
| 25 Jun 2004 | 4 ME5 9PJ | Terraced | £157,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2004 | 34 ME5 9PJ | Semi-detached | £176,000 | |
| 12 Jul 2002 | 11 ME5 9PJ | Semi-detached | £109,000 | |
| 5 Jul 2002 | 23 ME5 9PJ | Semi-detached | £108,995 | |
| 8 Feb 2002 | 7 ME5 9PJ | Terraced | £113,000 | |
| 31 Jan 2001 | 10 ME5 9PJ | Semi-detached | £88,500 | |
| 1 Dec 2000 | 14 ME5 9PJ | Semi-detached | £95,000 | |
| 10 Nov 2000 | 29 ME5 9PJ | Semi-detached | £90,000 | |
| 8 Dec 1999 | 7 ME5 9PJ | Terraced | £76,000 | |
| 23 Apr 1999 | 13 ME5 9PJ | Semi-detached | £56,000 | |
| 12 Nov 1998 | 13 ME5 9PJ | Semi-detached | £83,000 | |
| 30 Sep 1998 | 32 ME5 9PJ | Semi-detached | £71,000 | |
| 18 Sep 1997 | 17 ME5 9PJ | Semi-detached | £59,000 | |
| 18 Jun 1997 | 23 ME5 9PJ | Semi-detached | £59,995 | |
| 24 Feb 1997 | 22 ME5 9PJ | Semi-detached | £59,000 | |
| 11 Oct 1996 | 12 ME5 9PJ | Semi-detached | £62,500 | |
| 7 Aug 1995 | 1 ME5 9PJ | Terraced | £60,000 | |
| 19 May 1995 | 7 ME5 9PJ | Terraced | £55,000 |
Energy performance certificates
21 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 84 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (15); House, mid-terrace (3); House, end-terrace (2). Built: 1950-1966 (14); 1967-1975 (7). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (14); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (12 addresses)
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 C (33% of about 630 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)
- Rendina 421 Walderslade Road Walderslade: up to 9 homes, permissioned (510 m (0.3 miles))
- Taddington Wood North Of Robin Hood Lane Blue Bell Hill Chatham Kent, permissioned (760 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 28 August 2026: VIRGIN MEDIA, Utility asset works, no carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
- 19 August 2026: VIRGIN MEDIA, Utility asset works, no carriageway incursion, on the verge (minor works)
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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 38 addresses are between 138 m and 149 m above sea level (145 m on average); the ground rises about 11 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ME5 9PJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| ME5 9PN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Chatham 2.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 5 km (3.1 miles) |
| Snodland 276,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.3 km (3.3 miles) | |
| New Hythe 184,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.5 km (3.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 11 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 31 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tunbury Avenue Walderslade | 160 m |
| Bus or coach station | Chatham Railway Station | 5 km (3.1 miles) |
| EV charging points | bp Pulse | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 28.7 km (18 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 53.8 km (33 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Reach Healthcare | 240 m |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Fenns Chemist | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Kent Smile Studio | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Spire Alexandra Hospital | 860 m (0.5 miles) |
| Police station | Kent undercover police. | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Walderslade, Walderslade Cashzone | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 16 ha | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 210 m² | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tunbury Recreation Ground 1.1 ha | 360 m |
| Allotments | Hatton Road Allotment 3,080 m² | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 16 hectares in all.
Landmarks
1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Coal Bottom | Valley | 300 m south-east |
| Dargets Wood | Wood | 570 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Tunbury Wood | Wood | 710 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Middle Hill | Hill | 2 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Burham Marshes | Wetland | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) west |
| Horsehoe Reach | Tidal water | 4.8 km (3 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 38 | 38 |
None of the street's 38 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tunbury Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 290 m | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Walderslade Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 850 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Lordswood School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 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 |
| Oaklands School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Swingate Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Greenacre School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Inadequate (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Walderslade School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Inadequate (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Horsted Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Maundene School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Jun 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Horsted Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Adventures Group ME5 9HY | School/college/university | 210 m | 4 Good | 12 May 2025 |
| The Oak ME5 9NT | Pub/bar/nightclub | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 Oct 2026 |
| Taj Cuisine ME5 9UD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 2 Feb 2026 |
| OK Kebabs | Other catering premises | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 2 Jul 2025 |
| Chan's Chinese Takeaway ME5 9UD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 24 Jan 2025 |
| The Fry House ME5 9UD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 4 Aug 2026 |
| St William's Pre School ME5 9LR | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 Oct 2025 |
| Smilers Pre-School ME5 9HP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 25 Sep 2026 |
| Catkins Pre-School ME5 9HP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 27 Nov 2025 |
| Radish Food Services Group Ltd At Tunbury School ME5 9EH | School/college/university | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Jan 2026 |
| Co-Op ME5 9LR | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 May 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Tunbury Avenue (3); On or near Olliffe Close (3); On or near Robin Hood Lane (2); On or near Little John Avenue (2); On or near Forest Drive (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 96% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 48% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 3% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 63% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 25% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 29% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 59% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 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 | 17% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 23% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 11% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 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
Nearby streets
Forest Drive · Friars Avenue · Little John Avenue · Polhill Drive · Olliffe Close · Valley Rise · Marlow Copse · Frensham Walk · Tunbury Avenue · Robin Hood Lane · Marlow Copse · Hawthorns
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.