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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

ME45RB

Jenkins Dale

ME45QS

Bryant Street

ME44AJ

Solomons Road

ME46SJ

Ordnance Street

ME45QL

Sturla Road

ME44EN

High Street

ME44YA

Best Street

ME44LT

Cross Street

ME11GA

Star Hill

ME11ZE

Doust Way

ME44AQ

Fort Pitt

ME45RW

Silver Hill

ME44SJ

Chatham Central & Brompton

ME46PS

Ordnance Terrace

ME44WW

Best Street

ME44TX

Chatham Central & Brompton

ME44HB

Medway Street

ME44BG

High Street

ME44JA

Military Road

ME46TL

Fort Pitt Hill

ME46BZ

Maidstone Road

ME44BQ

High Street

ME44PN

High Street

ME44PX

Union Street

ME49HA

Best Street

ME45PD

Melbourne Road

ME46SP

Charles Street

ME44EQ

High Street

ME11BU

High Street

ME46DG

Maidstone Road

ME11QZ

Glenway Road

ME44AS

High Street

ME44AL

Rhode Street

ME49FE

Best Street

ME44JZ

Rope Walk

ME11NG

Bardell Terrace

ME46SU

Fort Pitt Street

ME11RD

St Bartholomews Lane

ME46SH

Ordnance Street

ME49FB

Best Street

ME45SU

Chalkpit Hill

ME46AR

New Road Avenue

ME44ER

High Street

ME11GF

Common Creek Wharf

ME44HJ

Church Street

ME45PG

Otway Street

ME44DW

High Street

ME46TH

Albany Terrace

ME46AZ

New Road Avenue

ME75DG

King's Bastion

ME11HX

High Street

ME11GJ

Corys Road

ME44RG

Cambridge Terrace

ME46TA

Fort Pitt Street

ME11TW

New Road

ME46BS

Mill Cottages

ME44SF

Whiffen's Avenue

ME57WT

Best Street

ME46SX

Fort Pitt Street

ME11RP

Blue Boar Lane

ME45NQ

Christopher Road

ME46RP

Rochester Street

ME11US

Rochester West & Borstal

ME44BA

High Street

ME45NX

Herman Terrace

ME11GP

Corys Road

ME45QU

Bryant Street

ME44PJ

High Street

ME11EE

Hulkes Lane

ME46SY

Chilham Close

ME45NS

Hannah Close

ME44JL

Railway Street

ME45QW

Bryant Street

ME44HF

Medway Street

ME75DB

Great Lines

ME11PB

Castle View Business Centre

ME44PL

Arches View

ME45RN

Mount Road

ME44TR

Chatham Central & Brompton

ME44PG

High Street

ME44HW

Military Road

ME44LZ

Waterfront Way

ME58ZB

Best Street

ME11BZ

Bingley Road

ME46RG

Watts Street

ME46DW

Manor Road

ME45RG

Silver Hill Gardens

ME44PY

Union Street

ME44AB

Best Street

ME44DF

High Street

ME44FN

Hards Town

ME44BY

High Street

ME44BJ

Batchelor Street

ME45RP

Mount Road

ME11FW

Belvedere Road

ME57AB

Mount Pleasant

ME11DR

New Road

ME46AD

New Cut

ME44LX

King Street

ME44SL

Medway Street

Data Sources

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