Postcode ME1 1BU is located in an urban city, within the Fort Pitt 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 217.2 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 13 primary and 2 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 217.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 25.3% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 29 ft away from ME1 1BU.
Chatham Central and Rochester Riverside near ME1 1BU has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 117 recent sales, the median property price is £310,000 in Fort Pitt area, with individual transactions ranging from £117,000 up to £870,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 15 | £461,000 |
| Flats | 16 | £172,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £363,500 |
| Terraced | 66 | £309,000 |
10 years price trend in Fort Pitt
In the ME1 1BU postcode area, located within Chatham Central and Rochester Riverside, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.