Postcode ME1 2DT 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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 47.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 44% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Rochester East is £58,783 per year. The nearest station is Rochester, about 0.4 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Victoria Gardens.
Rochester East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,866 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.
Rochester East has an average crime rate, with approximately 47.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.5% 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 per household in Rochester East is £58,783 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 318 ft away from ME1 2DT.
Rochester East near ME1 2DT 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 |
| 0.6 mi | Chatham | N/A | Walking directions to Chatham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Victoria Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Victoria Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Fort Pitt Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Fort Pitt Gardens |
| 0.5 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 2DT.
In the ME1 2DT postcode area, located within Rochester East, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME1 2DT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Co-op Food | Delce Road, Medway, ME1 2DT | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0 mi | Londis | Rochester Avenue, Medway, ME1 2DS | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | City Minimart | Cazeneuve Street, Medway, ME1 1XU | Walking directions to City Minimart |
| 0.3 mi | Best-one | Eastgate, Medway, ME1 1HX | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.4 mi | Food & Wine | Eastgate, Medway, ME1 1EY | Walking directions to Food & Wine |
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 2DT, 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 2DT records about 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around ME1 2DT in Rochester East 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 2DT, including Ripplevale School Rochester (Requires improvement), St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School (Good) and St Peter's Infant School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to ME1 2DT is Rochester, about 581 m away.
ME1 2DT scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,866 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 2DT 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.