Postcode ME1 2BF 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 178.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Rochester West is £46,800 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 4 parks nearby, closest small park is Fort Pitt 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 178.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 34.1% 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 of residents in Rochester West is £46,800 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ME1 2BF.
Rochester West near ME1 2BF 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Fort Pitt Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Fort Pitt Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Churchfields | Small | Walking directions to Churchfields |
| 0.3 mi | The Vines | Small | Walking directions to The Vines |
Based on 137 recent sales, the median property price is £295,000 in Rochester East & Warren Wood area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £617,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £481,000 |
| Flats | 7 | £158,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 34 | £325,000 |
| Terraced | 91 | £285,000 |
10 year median price trend in Rochester East & Warren Wood
In the ME1 2BF postcode area, located within Rochester West, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME1 2BF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | City Minimart | Cazeneuve Street, Medway, ME1 1XU | Walking directions to City Minimart |
| 0.1 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 | 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.