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Chatham South East

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About

Chatham South East is a residential area situated on the southern edge of Medway's urban centre. It is primarily characterised by post-war housing estates and terraced homes, with a mix of private and social housing. The area is bounded by the A230 to the west and the railway line to the north, creating a distinct neighbourhood feel. Local amenities are focused along Luton Road and Magpie Hall Road, providing essential shops and services for the community.

The geography includes gentle slopes leading towards the River Medway, though direct river access is limited. A notable local feature is the presence of the Chatham Intra tidal flood basin, a large engineered water management system integrated into the landscape. Open spaces include the playing fields at St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School and smaller local parks, offering recreational space within this densely built-up part of the town.

Area overview

On average Chatham South East has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 110 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 22.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Chatham South East is £50,285 per year. There are 3 schools in Chatham South East: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Chatham South East is home to around 7,430 people, with a population density of about 8,273.9 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
110
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
22.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Chatham South East Population
7,430
Population density
8,273.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
62.99(+100%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.23(+49%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.79(+99%)
Other theft
7.67(+37%)
Vehicle crime
7.4(+95%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,693
63.15%
Other White
735
9.89%
African
726
9.77%
Other
174
2.34%
Indian
140
1.88%
Total population: 7,431

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,247
23.68%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,187
22.55%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
837
15.9%
Level 3 (A level)
810
15.38%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
726
13.79%
Total 16+ residents: 5,265

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
847
31.37%
Owns with a mortgage
735
27.22%
Owns outright
465
17.22%
Other social rented
436
16.15%
Social rents from council
140
5.19%
Total households: 2,700

Property prices in Chatham South East

Based on 51 recent sales, the median property price is £231,000 in Chatham South East area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £335,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Chatham South East 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 South East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£335,000
Flats3£190,000
Semi-Detached6£285,000
Terraced41£225,000

10 years median price trend in Chatham South East

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chatham South East.

All postcodes in Chatham South East

ME45AS

Pheasant Road

ME45PH

Hartington Street

ME45PL

Otway Street

ME45PX

Hilda Road

ME45TL

White Road

ME45UE

Haig Avenue

ME45SS

Palmerston Road

Data Sources

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