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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 290 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
290
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
144.27(+357%)
Anti-social behaviour
86.7(+649%)
Shoplifting
37.1(+363%)
Criminal damage and arson
30.35(+371%)
Other theft
24.4(+337%)
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 81 recent sales, the median property price is £223,000 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
Detached2£422,500
Flats40£192,500
Semi-Detached3£580,000
Terraced36£257,500

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

ME46PZ

St Michaels Close

ME46ST

Rowan Walk

ME44ET

Medway Street

ME46AD

New Cut

ME46RT

Rochester Street

ME44TX

Chatham Central & Brompton

ME11DP

Gundulph Road

ME45NZ

Mills Terrace

ME44GF

Rosewell Rise

ME44SF

Whiffen's Avenue

ME46PT

Ordnance Terrace

ME46RH

New Street

ME11UZ

Star Hill

ME46AP

Hamond Hill

ME46QG

Dale Street

ME75BY

King's Bastion

ME11BW

Five Bells Lane

ME44HW

Military Road

ME44JR

Chatham Central & Brompton

ME44LX

King Street

ME44PZ

Best Street

ME75BF

Garrison Terrace

ME11GF

Common Creek Wharf

ME11US

Rochester West & Borstal

ME11WP

Fort Pitt

ME44NQ

Upbury Way

ME44RJ

Railway Street

ME11GL

Corys Road

ME11HS

St Margarets Banks

ME45RA

Prospect Row

ME46TA

Fort Pitt Street

ME11NG

Bardell Terrace

ME11PQ

Furrells Road

ME44SE

Barrier Road

ME46PH

Armada Way

ME49GP

Best Street

ME11BF

New Road

ME11GR

Corys Road

ME44LB

The Brook

ME44LD

Chatham Central & Brompton

ME46SR

Fort Pitt Street

ME46SX

Fort Pitt Street

ME11ZG

Fort Pitt

ME45PJ

Hartington Street

ME75DG

King's Bastion

ME45RD

Jenkins Dale

ME45RJ

Charter Street

ME46AU

Manor Road

ME11GE

Common Creek Wharf

ME11NT

Glenway Road

ME44DW

High Street

ME45QW

Bryant Street

ME11DZ

Fort Pitt

ME44JD

Best Street

ME45PB

Melbourne Road

ME46BE

New Road Avenue

ME46DB

Westmount Avenue

ME11EE

Hulkes Lane

ME44AJ

Solomons Road

ME44BS

Church Street

ME44WA

Holborn Lane

ME45RH

Warner Street

ME75DA

Singapore Drive

ME11WR

Fort Pitt

ME44BQ

High Street

ME44NZ

The Brook

ME44PJ

High Street

ME44SG

Barrier Road

ME46SL

Ordnance Street

ME11BX

St Bartholomews Terrace

ME11NF

Providence Avenue

ME11ZE

Fort Pitt

ME44NG

Upbury Way

ME44XB

Chatham Central & Brompton

ME46TP

Afghan Road

ME49HA

Best Street

ME11GS

Corys Road

ME44AA

Best Street

ME44AH

Richard Street

ME46DD

Maidstone Road

ME75SQ

Amherst Redoubt

ME11TH

Foundary Wharf

ME44PG

High Street

ME44QQ

Chatham Central & Brompton

ME44SL

Medway Street

ME46BW

Berkeley Mount

ME57WP

Best Street

ME11GX

Corys Road

ME11NR

Spritsail Way

ME44FL

Carpeaux Close

ME44JT

Railway Street

ME44TR

Chatham Central & Brompton

ME46QA

Port Rise

ME58ZB

Best Street

ME11BG

New Road

ME44SY

Whiffens Avenue

ME46PS

Ordnance Terrace

ME11QZ

Glenway Road

ME44PD

Meadow Bank Road

ME44WZ

Best Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.