Jacklin Close Chatham, Medway
30 addresses across 1 postcode (ME5), about 160 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 32101015.
- Sales: 34 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £301,750 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 16 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 6, D: 8, E: 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 4.6 km (2.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 420 m (0.3 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 135 to 145 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 30 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Reach Healthcare, about 150 m away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 400 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 78% of households owned their home and 24% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 5 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often criminal damage and arson.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | £301,750 | £241,000 | £362,500 |
| 2023 | 1 | £365,000 | £365,000 | £365,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £490,000 | £490,000 | £490,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £321,000 | £321,000 | £321,000 |
| 2019 | 2 | £390,000 | £310,000 | £470,000 |
| 2017 | 3 | £301,000 | £301,000 | £310,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £295,000 | £295,000 | £295,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £270,000 | £270,000 | £270,000 |
| 2014 | 2 | £225,000 | £222,000 | £228,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £212,500 | £212,500 | £212,500 |
| 2010 | 1 | £150,000 | £150,000 | £150,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £196,000 | £196,000 | £196,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Aug 2025 | 7 ME5 9HF | Terraced | £362,500 | |
| 29 Aug 2025 | 4 ME5 9HF | Semi-detached | £241,000 | |
| 24 Mar 2023 | 10 ME5 9HF | Detached | £365,000 | |
| 23 Mar 2022 | 41 ME5 9HF | Detached | £490,000 | |
| 30 Apr 2021 | 7 ME5 9HF | Terraced | £321,000 | |
| 25 Oct 2019 | 11 ME5 9HF | Terraced | £310,000 | |
| 23 Apr 2019 | 20 ME5 9HF | Detached | £470,000 | |
| 22 Sep 2017 | 27 ME5 9HF | Detached | £310,000 | |
| 11 Apr 2017 | 29 ME5 9HF | Detached | £301,000 | |
| 11 Apr 2017 | 29 ME5 9HF | Detached | £301,000 | |
| 24 Nov 2016 | 15 ME5 9HF | Terraced | £295,000 | |
| 16 Sep 2015 | 6 ME5 9HF | Detached | £270,000 | |
| 5 Dec 2014 | 9 ME5 9HF | Terraced | £228,000 | |
| 27 Feb 2014 | 7 ME5 9HF | Terraced | £222,000 | |
| 2 Dec 2013 | 6 ME5 9HF | Detached | £212,500 | |
| 4 Nov 2010 | 2 ME5 9HF | Semi-detached | £150,000 | |
| 31 Jan 2007 | 11 ME5 9HF | Terraced | £196,000 | |
| 27 Sep 2002 | 19 ME5 9HF | Terraced | £140,000 | |
| 9 Jan 2002 | 3 ME5 9HF | Terraced | £150,000 | |
| 5 Oct 2001 | 29 ME5 9HF | Detached | £113,000 | |
| 22 Feb 2001 | 11 ME5 9HF | Terraced | £115,000 | |
| 15 Oct 1999 | 23 ME5 9HF | Semi-detached | £86,000 | |
| 30 Sep 1999 | 39 ME5 9HF | Detached | £160,000 | |
| 3 Sep 1999 | 31 ME5 9HF | Detached | £87,500 | |
| 21 Aug 1998 | 8 ME5 9HF | Detached | £90,000 | |
| 6 Mar 1998 | 5 ME5 9HF | Terraced | £85,000 | |
| 8 Dec 1997 | 35 ME5 9HF | Semi-detached | £81,000 | |
| 25 Jul 1997 | 33 ME5 9HF | Semi-detached | £81,000 | |
| 30 Jan 1997 | 11 ME5 9HF | Terraced | £69,995 | |
| 10 Dec 1996 | 35 ME5 9HF | Semi-detached | £71,950 | |
| 22 Nov 1996 | 20 ME5 9HF | Detached | £118,000 | |
| 5 Aug 1996 | 2 ME5 9HF | Detached | £51,200 | |
| 7 Dec 1995 | 9 ME5 9HF | Terraced | £64,000 | |
| 14 Jun 1995 | 29 ME5 9HF | Detached | £67,500 |
Energy performance certificates
16 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 88 m². Most common: House, detached (7); House, mid-terrace (5); Bungalow, detached (2). Built: 1983-1990 (7); 1967-1975 (4); 1976-1982 (4). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (14); rented (private) (1).
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 (370 m)
- Taddington Wood North Of Robin Hood Lane Blue Bell Hill Chatham Kent, permissioned (770 m (0.5 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 30 addresses are between 135 m and 145 m above sea level (141 m on average); the ground rises about 10 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ME5 9HF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Chatham 2.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.6 km (2.9 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 | 12 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 35 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Longhurst Drive Walderslade | 140 m |
| Bus or coach station | Chatham Railway Station | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp Pulse | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 28.4 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 | 150 m |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Fenns Chemist | 300 m |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Kent Smile Studio | 350 m |
| Hospital | Spire Alexandra Hospital | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Police station | Kent undercover police. | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Walderslade, Walderslade Cashzone | 350 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 16 ha | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 380 m² | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.5 ha | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Hatton Road Allotment 3,080 m² | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dargets Wood | Wood | 570 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Coal Bottom | Valley | 670 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Taddington Wood | Wood | 720 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Middle Hill | Hill | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) west |
| Burham Marshes | Wetland | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) west |
| Horsehoe Reach | Tidal water | 4.7 km (2.9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 28 | 30 |
2 of the street's 30 addresses are 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tunbury Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 560 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Walderslade Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 610 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Oaklands School | Primary | 3–11 | 920 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 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 |
| 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 |
| Greenacre School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Inadequate (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Walderslade School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Inadequate (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Horsted Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Benedict's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Horsted Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Maundene School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Jun 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Swingate Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radish Food Services Group Ltd At Tunbury School ME5 9EH | School/college/university | 140 m | 5 Very good | 13 Jan 2026 |
| Manak General Store ME5 9EL | Retailers - other | 200 m | 5 Very good | 5 Jun 2026 |
| St William's Pre School ME5 9LR | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 230 m | 5 Very good | 15 Oct 2025 |
| Taj Cuisine ME5 9UD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 5 Very good | 2 Feb 2026 |
| OK Kebabs | Other catering premises | 250 m | 5 Very good | 2 Jul 2025 |
| Chan's Chinese Takeaway ME5 9UD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 260 m | 4 Good | 24 Jan 2025 |
| The Fry House ME5 9UD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 260 m | 5 Very good | 4 Aug 2026 |
| Co-Op ME5 9LR | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 290 m | 5 Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Walderslade Village Cafe ME5 9LW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 m | 5 Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Permark & Post Office ME5 9LL | Retailers - other | 330 m | 5 Very good | 3 Feb 2026 |
| 363 Coffee Lounge ME5 9LL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 m | 5 Very good | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Walderslade Minimart ME5 9LL | Retailers - other | 330 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza ME5 9LL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 330 m | 5 Very good | 9 Oct 2025 |
| Buttercups At Little Teddies ME5 9LW | School/college/university | 340 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jun 2026 |
| The Oak ME5 9NT | Pub/bar/nightclub | 350 m | 5 Very good | 20 Oct 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Mafeking Road (2); On or near Trevino Drive (1); On or near Jacklin Close (1); On or near Walderslade Village Bypass (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 78% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 48% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 6% | 1% |
| Social rented | 3% | 17% |
| Private rented | 14% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 54% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 30% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 23% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 65% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 64% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 24% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 22% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 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
- ME5 9HF: 30 addresses of 32 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Trevino Drive · Mafeking Road · Longhurst Drive · Nicklaus Drive · Tunbury Avenue · Longhurst Drive · Walderslade Village Bypass · Robin Hood Lane · Victoria Road · Walderslade Centre · York Avenue · Victoria 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.