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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

ME44SF

Whiffen's Avenue

ME44TX

Chatham Central and Rochester Riverside

ME45NZ

Mills Terrace

ME46PT

Fort Pitt Street

ME46RH

New Street

ME11BW

Five Bells Lane

ME11UZ

Star Hill

ME44JR

Chatham Central and Rochester Riverside

ME44HW

Military Road

ME44LX

Cross Street

ME44PZ

Best Street

ME46AP

Hamond Hill

ME46QG

Dale Street

ME75BF

Garrison Terrace

ME75BY

King's Bastion

ME11US

Chatham Central and Rochester Riverside

ME11WP

Chatham Central and Rochester Riverside

ME11GF

Common Creek Wharf

ME11GL

Corys Road

ME11HS

Bath Hard Lane

ME44NQ

Upbury Way

ME44RJ

Gibraltar Hill

ME45RA

Bryant Street

ME46TA

Chilham Close

ME11PQ

Chatham Central and Rochester Riverside

ME11BF

Nags Head Lane

ME11GR

Corys Road

ME11NG

Bardell Terrace

ME44LB

Slicketts Hill

ME44LD

Chatham Central and Rochester Riverside

ME44SE

Barrier Road

ME46PH

Armada Way

ME46SR

Fort Pitt Street

ME46SX

Fort Pitt Street

ME49GP

Best Street

ME45PJ

Chalk Pit Hill

ME45RD

Beacon Road

ME45RJ

Charter Street

ME46AU

Manor Road

ME75DG

King's Bastion

ME44JD

Best Street

ME11DZ

Fort Pitt Hill

ME11GE

Belvedere Road

ME11NT

Chatham Central and Rochester Riverside

ME44DW

High Street

ME45PB

Melbourne Road

ME45QW

Bryant Street

ME46BE

New Road Avenue

ME46DB

Westmount Avenue

ME57WT

Best Street

ME49HA

Best Street

ME11BX

St Bartholomew's Terrace

ME11EE

Hulkes Lane

ME11NF

Chatham Central and Rochester Riverside

ME44AJ

Solomons Road

ME44BS

Church Street

ME44NG

Carpeaux Close

ME44WA

Holborn Lane

ME44XB

Chatham Central and Rochester Riverside

ME45RH

Warner Street

ME46TP

Afghan Road

ME75DA

Singapore Drive

ME11GS

Corys Road

ME44AA

Best Street

ME44AH

James Street

ME44BQ

Batchelor Street

ME44NZ

Cross Street

ME44PJ

High Street

ME44SG

Barrier Road

ME46DD

Maidstone Road

ME46SL

Ordnance Street

ME75SQ

Amherst Redoubt

ME11GX

Corys Road

ME11NR

Chatham Central and Rochester Riverside

ME11TH

Foundary Wharf

ME44QQ

Chatham Central and Rochester Riverside

ME44JT

New Cut

ME44FL

Carpeaux Close

ME44PG

High Street

ME44SL

Medway Street

ME44TR

Chatham Central and Rochester Riverside

ME46BW

Old Road

ME46QA

Port Rise

ME57WP

Best Street

ME58ZB

Best Street

ME11BG

New Road

ME11BZ

Bingley Road

ME11QZ

Chatham Central and Rochester Riverside

ME44PD

Meadowbank Road

ME44SY

Whiffen's Avenue

ME44WZ

Best Street

ME44YA

Best Street

ME46PS

Ordnance Terrace

ME46TH

Albany Terrace

ME11BY

Eastgate

ME11GQ

Chatham Central and Rochester Riverside

ME44AQ

Chatham Central and Rochester Riverside

ME44AY

High Street

ME44BG

High Street

ME44BY

High Street

Data Sources

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