Postcode ME1 1YJ 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. The average income per household in Rochester West is £58,793 per year. The nearest station is Rochester located about 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, 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 1YJ.
Rochester West near ME1 1YJ 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 0.3 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Rochester | N/A | Walking directions to Rochester |
| 0.7 mi | Chatham | N/A | Walking directions to Chatham |
| 1 mi | Strood (Kent) | N/A | Walking directions to Strood (Kent) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Esplanade Gardens | Large | Walking directions to Esplanade Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Fort Pitt Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Fort Pitt Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Churchfields | Small | Walking directions to Churchfields |
Based on 143 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 in Rochester East & Warren Wood area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,500 up to £825,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £480,500 |
| Flats | 7 | £150,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 32 | £325,000 |
| Terraced | 92 | £292,000 |
10 year median price trend in Rochester East & Warren Wood
In the ME1 1YJ postcode area, located within Rochester West, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME1 1YJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | City Minimart | Cazeneuve Street, Medway, ME1 1XU | Walking directions to City Minimart |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Rochester Avenue, Medway, ME1 2DS | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | Delce Road, Medway, ME1 2DT | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Food & Wine | Eastgate, Medway, ME1 1EY | Walking directions to Food & Wine |
| 0.2 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 1YJ, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.