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Rochester South East

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Area overview

On average Rochester South East has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Rochester South East is £58,101 per year. There are 3 schools in Rochester South East: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Rochester South East is home to around 6,441 people, with a population density of about 4,145.2 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
53
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
12.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Rochester South East Population
6,441
Population density
4,145.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.15(-20%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.63(-17%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.05(-6%)
Vehicle crime
4.5(+19%)
Public order
4.04(-34%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,647
72.15%
Indian
564
8.76%
African
231
3.59%
Other White
215
3.34%
Other
135
2.1%
Total population: 6,441

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,516
28.93%
No qualifications
1,064
20.3%
Level 3 (A level)
886
16.91%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
729
13.91%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
604
11.52%
Total 16+ residents: 5,241

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
971
39.91%
Owns with a mortgage
863
35.47%
Private landlord or letting agency
263
10.81%
Other social rented
237
9.74%
Other forms of private rent
36
1.48%
Total households: 2,433

Property prices in Rochester South East

Based on 55 recent sales, the median property price is £335,000 in Rochester South East area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £612,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Rochester 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 Rochester South East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached12£463,000
Flats3£170,000
Semi-Detached8£376,500
Terraced32£320,000

10 years median price trend in Rochester South East

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

Data Sources

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