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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 373 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 26.5% 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
373
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
26.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 85 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 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
Detached1£480,000
Flats40£182,500
Semi-Detached3£580,000
Terraced41£250,000

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

ME44EN

High Street

ME44NF

Carpeaux Close

ME44PA

Chelmar Road

ME44RE

Rome Terrace

ME46DU

Chartwell Court

ME46HW

Manor Road

ME46SB

Ordnance Street

ME46TN

Lumsden Terrace

ME44BT

Church Street

ME44DB

High Street

ME44EQ

High Street

ME44ER

High Street

ME44HA

Medway Street

ME44RF

The Paddock

ME44UB

Khartoum Road

ME45PD

Melbourne Road

ME45RF

Skinner Street

ME46AE

Manor Road

ME11JE

Eastgate

ME11HW

Hawkwood Close

ME44DQ

High Street

ME44LT

Cross Street

ME45JY

Magpie Hall Road

ME45PN

Herbert Road

ME45QS

Bryant Street

ME46SU

Charles Street

ME49GT

Best Street

ME11FQ

Chatham Central and Rochester Riverside

ME11GT

Corys Road

ME11BS

Nags Head Lane

ME11HN

Eastgate

ME44AS

High Street

ME44FR

Cross Street

ME44JA

Military Road

ME44SU

Chatham Central and Rochester Riverside

ME45RG

Silver Hill Gardens

ME45SU

Albert Road

ME45TA

Chalk Pit Hill

ME46TW

Cressey Court

ME49FE

Best Street

ME11GZ

Hospital Lane

ME11HH

Doust Way

ME44PH

High Street

ME44HB

Medway Street

ME44NU

Chatham Hill

ME44PN

High Street

ME44PT

Church Street

ME45QL

Sturla Road

ME75DF

Great Lines

ME75DQ

King's Bastion

ME11HQ

Eastgate

ME46DW

Manor Road

ME44BB

Chatham Central and Rochester Riverside

ME44BJ

Batchelor Street

ME44PB

Chelmar Road

ME44QH

Cross Street

ME44TH

Chatham Central and Rochester Riverside

ME44WE

High Street

ME49HS

Chatham Central and Rochester Riverside

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.