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Chatham Central and Rochester Riverside

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About

Chatham Central and Rochester Riverside are situated along the River Medway's eastern bank. The area is defined by the historic dockyard to the north and the railway line to the south, with a mix of commercial and residential redevelopment on former industrial land. The main retail centre and bus station serve as a central hub for the wider town.

The riverside path provides views across to Rochester, passing the Sun Pier and modern apartment buildings. A distinctive feature is the large, preserved covered slipway within the dockyard, a reminder of the area's naval engineering past. This waterfront zone contrasts with the inland shopping precinct and older residential streets.

Area overview

On average Chatham Central and Rochester Riverside has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 275 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 26.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Chatham Central and Rochester Riverside is £44,229 per year. There are 9 schools in Chatham Central and Rochester Riverside: 6 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Chatham Central and Rochester Riverside is home to around 9,919 people, with a population density of about 4,322.4 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
275
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
26.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Chatham Central and Rochester Riverside Population
9,919
Population density
4,322.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
136.3(+330%)
Anti-social behaviour
92.75(+654%)
Shoplifting
39.32(+393%)
Criminal damage and arson
29.54(+358%)
Other theft
23.49(+319%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,577
56.2%
Other White
1,270
12.8%
African
760
7.66%
Indian
352
3.55%
Other Asian
309
3.11%
Total population: 9,924

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,412
30.62%
No qualifications
1,682
21.35%
Level 3 (A level)
1,179
14.97%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,103
14%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
888
11.27%
Total 16+ residents: 7,877

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,471
33.96%
Other social rented
929
21.45%
Owns with a mortgage
844
19.49%
Owns outright
589
13.6%
Social rents from council
204
4.71%
Total households: 4,331

Property prices in Chatham Central and Rochester Riverside

Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £221,500 in Chatham Central and Rochester Riverside area, with individual transactions ranging from £59,950 up to £595,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Chatham Central and Rochester Riverside in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Chatham Central and Rochester Riverside over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced35£260,000
Semi-Detached5£388,000
Flats44£182,500
Detached2£422,500

10 years median price trend in Chatham Central and Rochester Riverside

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chatham Central and Rochester Riverside.

All postcodes in Chatham Central and Rochester Riverside

ME11GN

Corys Road

ME46AG

Manor Road

ME75BF

Garrison Terrace

ME45NN

Salisbury Road

ME11WJ

Fort Pitt

ME44ED

Gundulph Mews

ME44BS

Church Street

ME44NZ

The Brook

ME44RF

The Paddock

ME45RQ

Skinner Street

ME44RH

Railway Street

ME45QN

Bryant Street

ME44NB

Eldon Street

ME44JD

Best Street

ME44HY

The Pentagon Centre

ME44LQ

Chatham Central & Brompton

ME44EA

High Street

ME46PN

Railway Street

ME45NJ

East Street

ME46TP

Afghan Road

ME44PB

Chelmar Road

ME11ZG

Fort Pitt

ME44EG

High Street

ME75DF

Great Lines

ME44EW

High Street

ME44QQ

Chatham Central & Brompton

ME11JR

Eastgate

ME46BW

Berkeley Mount

ME46DE

Maidstone Road

ME45NY

Mills Terrace

ME11FY

Thalia Way

ME44PF

Institute Road

ME11GL

Corys Road

ME49HB

Best Street

ME44PH

High Street

ME45NL

Hope Street

ME45RS

Jenkins Dale

ME46BP

Old Road

ME49GT

Best Street

ME11HW

Hawkwood Close

ME44UB

Khartoum Road

ME49HH

Chatham Central & Brompton

ME46RH

New Street

ME11HT

St Margarets Banks

ME44DT

Clover Street

ME75DA

Singapore Drive

ME44DL

High Street

ME45QY

Prospect Row

ME11WP

Fort Pitt

ME46BT

Orchard Villas

ME12FE

The Fort

ME44SU

Chatham Central & Brompton

ME44QA

New Road

ME49SA

Chatham Central & Brompton

ME44LA

The Brook

ME11GU

Corys Road

ME44AY

High Street

ME46PX

Hills Terrace

ME44LB

The Brook

ME46DA

Westmount Avenue

ME44RY

New Road

ME11DX

New Road

ME44ET

Sun Pier

ME11XE

Orange Terrace

ME45RA

Prospect Row

ME46RR

Rochester Street

ME11GZ

Hospital Lane

ME75BY

King's Bastion

ME44XB

Chatham Central & Brompton

ME44DB

High Street

ME44EE

High Street

ME11DJ

High Street

ME49EQ

Best Street

ME11HS

St Margarets Banks

ME46NQ

Port Rise

ME49ZZ

Chatham Central & Brompton

ME45NP

Lester Road

ME44BN

High Street

ME44NR

High Street

ME44QJ

New Road

ME11GT

Corys Road

ME11GE

Common Creek Wharf

ME44WJ

Best Street

ME49HX

Chatham Central & Brompton

ME11JG

Rochester Gate

ME44EP

High Street

ME44QR

New Road

ME44AN

High Street

ME46QG

Dale Street

ME44RE

The Paddock

ME44SZ

Whiffens Avenue

ME45TA

Chalkpit Hill

ME45PJ

Hartington Street

ME45QX

Bryant Street

ME46HW

Manor Road

ME57WP

Best Street

ME44PZ

Best Street

ME45QT

Bryant Street

ME44NA

Lines Terrace

ME49AY

Best Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.