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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

ME46TH

Albany Terrace

ME11BY

Gills Cottages

ME11GQ

Limehouse Wharf

ME46DU

Chartwell Court

ME46TN

Lumsden Terrace

ME44BT

Church Street

ME44DB

High Street

ME44EQ

High Street

ME44HA

Medway Street

ME44RF

The Paddock

ME45PD

Melbourne Road

ME44BG

High Street

ME44BY

High Street

ME44EN

High Street

ME44NF

Carpeaux Close

ME44PA

Hillside Road

ME44RE

The Paddock

ME46HW

Manor Road

ME46SB

Ordnance Street

ME44ER

High Street

ME44UB

Khartoum Road

ME45RF

Skinner Street

ME46AE

Manor Road

ME11WN

Fort Pitt

ME44LT

Cross Street

ME45JY

Magpie Hall Road

ME46SU

Fort Pitt Street

ME49GT

Best Street

ME11HW

Hawkwood Close

ME11JE

Eastgate

ME44DQ

High Street

ME45PN

Herbert Road

ME45QS

Bryant Street

ME11FQ

Telemon Close

ME44FR

Cross Street

ME45TA

Chalkpit Hill

ME11BS

Nags Head Lane

ME11GT

Corys Road

ME11HN

High Street

ME44AS

High Street

ME44JA

Military Road

ME44SU

Chatham Central & Brompton

ME45RG

Silver Hill Gardens

ME45SU

Chalkpit Hill

ME46TW

Cressey Court

ME49HX

Chatham Central & Brompton

ME11GZ

Hospital Lane

ME11HH

Doust Way

ME44HB

Medway Street

ME44PH

High Street

ME44PN

High Street

ME44PT

New Road

ME45QL

Sturla Road

ME75DF

Great Lines

ME75DQ

King's Bastion

ME44NU

High Street

ME49FE

Best Street

ME44PB

Chelmar Road

ME44TH

Fort Pitt

ME44WE

High Street

ME46DW

Manor Road

ME11HQ

High Street

ME44BB

Chatham Central & Brompton

ME44BJ

Batchelor Street

ME44QH

Cross Street

Data Sources

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