Postcode ME1 1BF is located in an urban city, within the Rochester West & Borstal ward of Medway in the South East region, and forms part of the Chatham Central and Rochester Riverside area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 222.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Chatham Central and Rochester Riverside is £41,900 per year. The nearest station is Rochester located about 0.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest medium park is Victoria Gardens.
Chatham Central and Rochester Riverside has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,424 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.
Chatham Central and Rochester Riverside has a very high crime rate, with approximately 222.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 14.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 26.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Chatham Central and Rochester Riverside is £41,900 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 92 ft away from ME1 1BF.
Chatham Central and Rochester Riverside near ME1 1BF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Rochester located about 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Rochester | N/A | Walking directions to Rochester |
| 0.5 mi | Chatham | N/A | Walking directions to Chatham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Victoria Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Victoria Gardens |
| 0.2 mi | Fort Pitt Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Fort Pitt Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | The Vines | Small | Walking directions to The Vines |
Based on 151 recent sales, the median property price is £311,000 in Rochester West & Borstal area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £1,100,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £587,500 |
| Flats | 51 | £210,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 35 | £377,000 |
| Terraced | 49 | £332,500 |
10 year median price trend in Rochester West & Borstal
In the ME1 1BF postcode area, located within Chatham Central and Rochester Riverside, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME1 1BF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Best-one | Eastgate, Medway, ME1 1HX | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.2 mi | Local Supermarket | Rochester Avenue, Medway, ME1 2DS | Walking directions to Local Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | Delce Road, Medway, ME1 2DT | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | City Minimart | Cazeneuve Street, Medway, ME1 1XU | Walking directions to City Minimart |
| 0.2 mi | Food & Wine | Eastgate, Medway, ME1 1EY | Walking directions to Food & Wine |
Annual council tax rates for Medway district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.