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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

ME46TW

Cressey Court

ME44AT

Medway Street

ME46DS

Chartwell Court

ME49DP

Best Street

ME11FQ

Telemon Close

ME46SB

Ordnance Street

ME45PA

Sturla Road

ME11FX

Thalia Way

ME46TJ

Fort Pitt Hill

ME44YU

Meeting House Lane

ME46DU

Chartwell Court

ME44AP

High Street

ME44JT

Railway Street

ME44HA

Medway Street

ME46SR

Fort Pitt Street

ME46GE

New Road Avenue

ME45QZ

Prospect Row

ME44HU

Railway Street

ME44NQ

Upbury Way

ME45RJ

Charter Street

ME11FH

Doust Way

ME46AQ

Manor Mews

ME11HQ

High Street

ME11HY

St Margarets Banks

ME11BX

St Bartholomews Terrace

ME44DH

High Street

ME44LU

Queen Street

ME11FG

Doust Way

ME46DD

Maidstone Road

ME45RH

Warner Street

ME46ST

Rowan Walk

ME11DZ

Fort Pitt

ME11NT

Glenway Road

ME44BP

High Street

ME44RJ

Railway Street

ME11PQ

Furrells Road

ME11LT

Eastgate

ME46EX

New Road Avenue

ME11XF

Star Hill

ME46BX

Fort Pitt

ME44WE

High Street

ME11WN

Constance Close

ME44NP

High Street

ME45PB

Melbourne Road

ME45RF

Skinner Street

ME44WD

High Street

ME46QE

Dale Street

ME45JU

Otway Terrace

ME44WQ

Best Street

ME46DB

Westmount Avenue

ME44JR

Chatham Central & Brompton

ME11BW

Five Bells Lane

ME46PT

Ordnance Terrace

ME44BB

Chatham Central & Brompton

ME11JA

High Street

ME44LD

Chatham Central & Brompton

ME46BB

New Road Avenue

ME49GP

Best Street

ME44RA

New Road

ME11DA

High Street

ME44NG

Upbury Way

ME45JY

Magpie Hall Road

ME11HR

Rochester West & Borstal

ME44DS

High Street

ME11BB

Nags Head Lane

Data Sources

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