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Chatham Central and Rochester Riverside

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About

Chatham Central and Rochester Riverside are key areas in Medway, located along the River Medway. Chatham Central is known for its historic dockyard, which played a significant role in Britain’s naval history. The area features a mix of retail spaces, residential developments, and cultural attractions like the Chatham Historic Dockyard. Rochester Riverside, adjacent to Chatham, is a regeneration project transforming former industrial land into a modern residential and leisure hub.

The two areas are connected by the riverfront, offering walking and cycling paths with views of the water. Rochester Riverside includes new housing, green spaces, and plans for community facilities. Chatham Central has a bus station and train links, providing transport options. Both areas blend heritage with contemporary development, creating a focus for growth in Medway.

Area overview

On average Chatham Central and Rochester Riverside has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 366 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 26.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Chatham Central and Rochester Riverside is £41,900 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).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
366
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
26.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Demographics

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

Housing

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 84 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 in Chatham Central and Rochester Riverside area, with individual transactions ranging from £59,950 up to £595,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£340,000
Flats41£195,000
Semi-Detached4£427,452
Terraced37£245,000

10 years price trend in Chatham Central and Rochester Riverside

All postcodes in Chatham Central and Rochester Riverside

ME45QZ

Prospect Row

ME46AR

Fort Pitt Hill

ME46GE

New Road Avenue

ME46SH

Ordnance Street

ME46SY

Chilham Close

ME11BA

New Covenant Place

ME11GJ

Corys Road

ME11HT

Eastgate

ME44NA

King's Bastion

ME44PL

Hillside Road

ME44YU

Meeting House Lane

ME44WG

Best Street

ME45RP

Mount Road

ME46AA

New Cut

ME46BJ

Old Road

ME46DE

Maidstone Road

ME46SP

Charles Street

ME46PN

Railway Street

ME11BB

Nags Head Lane

ME44AR

High Street

ME44BZ

High Street

ME44EE

High Street

ME44FJ

Carpeaux Close

ME44HF

Medway Street

ME44WD

High Street

ME45NW

Salisbury Road

ME11TW

Fort Pitt Hill

ME44HY

Military Road

ME44ND

Hards Town

ME44NR

High Street

ME44RH

Railway Street

ME46AG

Manor Road

ME46BL

Chatham Central and Rochester Riverside

ME11HB

Eastgate

ME11FW

Belvedere Road

ME11RW

Corys Road

ME11ZS

Chatham Central and Rochester Riverside

ME44JL

Railway Street

ME44DF

High Street

ME44EA

Hamond Hill

ME44YT

Rope Walk

ME45NN

Lester Road

ME45NY

Mills Terrace

ME46TS

Afghan Road

ME11GW

Corys Road

ME11RD

St Bartholomew's Lane

ME44DH

High Street

ME44EW

High Street

ME44NB

Eldon Street

ME44QJ

Clover Street

ME44SJ

Chatham Central and Rochester Riverside

ME45NP

Lester Road

ME45PA

Sturla Road

ME45PQ

Cromwell Terrace

ME45RN

Mount Road

ME46BZ

Maidstone Road

ME11DX

Bingley Road

ME11FX

Thalia Way

ME11GU

Corys Road

ME11HY

Eastgate

ME11LT

Eastgate

ME11ZR

Chatham Central and Rochester Riverside

ME44DS

High Street

ME44FN

Hards Town

ME44WQ

Best Street

ME45NJ

East Street

ME45NL

Hope Street

ME45RR

Mount Road

ME46AB

Manor Road

ME46BT

Chatham Central and Rochester Riverside

ME46BX

Chatham Central and Rochester Riverside

ME46RG

Watts' Street

ME46RR

Rochester Street

ME46SJ

New Street

ME49FB

Best Street

ME46AQ

Manor Road

ME44AT

Chatham Central and Rochester Riverside

ME44QR

Clover Street

ME45QT

Bryant Street

ME45RB

Jenkins' Dale

ME45RS

Jenkins' Dale

ME46BA

New Road Avenue

ME46DG

Maidstone Road

ME46EX

Fort Pitt Hill

ME46SS

Fort Pitt Street

ME49FU

Best Street

ME49HH

Chatham Central and Rochester Riverside

ME49SA

Chatham Central and Rochester Riverside

ME11BN

New Road

ME44AL

Rhode Street

ME44JJ

Union Street

ME44ET

Medway Street

ME44LZ

Waterfront Way

ME46AD

New Cut

ME46DA

Westmount Avenue

ME46PZ

St Michael's Close

ME46RT

Rochester Street

ME46ST

Chatham Central and Rochester Riverside

ME11DP

Gundulph Road

ME44GF

Rosewell Rise

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.