Postcode ME1 1SF is located in an urban city, within the Rochester East & Warren Wood ward of Medway in the South East region, and forms part of the Rochester West area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 138.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.7× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Rochester West is £58,793 per year. The nearest station is Rochester, about 0.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Esplanade Gardens.
Rochester West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,949 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.
Rochester West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 138.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 57.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 23.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Rochester West is £58,793 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ME1 1SF.
Rochester West near ME1 1SF 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 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Rochester | N/A | Walking directions to Rochester |
| 0.8 mi | Chatham | N/A | Walking directions to Chatham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Esplanade Gardens | Large | Walking directions to Esplanade Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Churchfields | Small | Walking directions to Churchfields |
| 0.3 mi | The Vines | Small | Walking directions to The Vines |
Based on 130 recent sales, the median property price is £301,875 (about £358 per square foot) in Rochester East & Warren Wood area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,500 up to £870,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £560,000 | £416 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £328,828 | £390 |
| Terraced | 84 | £295,000 | £342 |
| Flats | 7 | £150,000 | £218 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £404,498 | £103,500 | £247,250 | £215,500 |
| 2017 | £340,000 | £141,550 | £245,000 | £232,000 |
| 2018 | £435,000 | £165,000 | £270,000 | £235,000 |
| 2019 | £388,500 | £145,000 | £261,250 | £232,000 |
| 2020 | £426,000 | £150,000 | £260,000 | £242,000 |
| 2021 | £465,000 | £167,500 | £280,000 | £250,000 |
| 2022 | £492,500 | £188,750 | £303,000 | £287,000 |
| 2023 | £487,500 | £130,000 | £330,500 | £290,000 |
| 2024 | £446,500 | £143,500 | £310,000 | £280,000 |
| 2025 | £480,500 | £154,000 | £330,000 | £287,500 |
| 2026 | £602,500 | £113,750 | £338,000 | £300,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £324 | £232 | £289 | £263 |
| 2017 | £351 | £203 | £310 | £279 |
| 2018 | £368 | £240 | £301 | £283 |
| 2019 | £317 | £239 | £319 | £283 |
| 2020 | £370 | £244 | £313 | £293 |
| 2021 | £389 | £271 | £329 | £293 |
| 2022 | £476 | £288 | £381 | £348 |
| 2023 | £415 | £265 | £378 | £341 |
| 2024 | £391 | £267 | £365 | £348 |
| 2025 | £418 | £279 | £372 | £341 |
| 2026 | £363 | £163 | £396 | £333 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ME1 1SF.
In the ME1 1SF postcode area, located within Rochester West, there are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME1 1SF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | City Minimart | Cazeneuve Street, Medway, ME1 1XU | Walking directions to City Minimart |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Rochester Avenue, Medway, ME1 2DS | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | Delce Road, Medway, ME1 2DT | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Food & Wine | Eastgate, Medway, ME1 1EY | Walking directions to Food & Wine |
| 0.3 mi | S & J News | High Street, Medway, ME1 1EY | Walking directions to S & J News |
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.
Elected local representatives for ME1 1SF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
David Ian Finch
Rochester East & Warren Wood - Elected 6 Feb 2025
John Melvin Vye
Rochester East & Warren Wood - Elected 6 Feb 2025
Lauren Edwards
Rochester and Strood - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around ME1 1SF records about 139 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around ME1 1SF in Rochester West is £301,875 (about £358 per square foot) based on 130 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to ME1 1SF, including St Margaret's at Troy Town CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School (Good), St Andrew's School (Rochester) and Ripplevale School Rochester (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to ME1 1SF is Rochester, about 670 m away.
ME1 1SF scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,949 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Rochester and Strood covering ME1 1SF is Lauren Edwards (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: David Ian Finch (Reform UK) and John Melvin Vye (Reform UK).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.