Postcode ME1 2BJ 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 East area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 52.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Rochester East is £50,000 per year. The nearest station is Chatham located about 0.9 miles away. There are 12 primary and 6 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Copperfield Park.
Rochester East has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,208 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 48% least deprived areas in England.
Rochester East has a low crime rate, with approximately 52.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Rochester East is £50,000 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 20 ft away from ME1 2BJ.
Rochester East near ME1 2BJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Chatham located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Chatham | N/A | Walking directions to Chatham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Copperfield Park | Small | Walking directions to Copperfield Park |
| 0.3 mi | Friston Way Park | Small | Walking directions to Friston Way Park |
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 2BJ postcode area, located within Rochester East, there are 12 primary and 6 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME1 2BJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Asda Express | 342 City Way, Rochester, ME1 2BJ | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | 7-11 Central Parade, Rochester, ME1 2LQ | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Bhavi General Store | 39 Wyndham Road, Chatham, ME4 6QS | Walking directions to Bhavi General Store |
| 0.3 mi | Premier | 110 Pattens Lane, Rochester, ME1 2RA | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | Fairways Convenience Store | The Fairway, Medway, ME1 2LU | Walking directions to Fairways Convenience Store |
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.