Postcode ME1 2EL 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 79.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Rochester East is £50,000 per year. The nearest station is Rochester located about 0.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest medium park is Victoria Gardens.
Rochester East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,250 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.
Rochester East has a high crime rate, with approximately 79.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 42.1% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ME1 2EL.
Rochester East near ME1 2EL 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Victoria Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Victoria Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Fort Pitt Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Fort Pitt Gardens |
| 0.5 mi | Fort Clarence Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Fort Clarence Gardens |
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 2EL postcode area, located within Rochester East, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME1 2EL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | Delce Road, Medway, ME1 2DT | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.1 mi | Local Supermarket | Rochester Avenue, Medway, ME1 2DS | Walking directions to Local Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | City Minimart | Cazeneuve Street, Medway, ME1 1XU | Walking directions to City Minimart |
| 0.4 mi | Four Season Food and Wine | Boundary Road, Medway, ME4 6UH | Walking directions to Four Season Food and Wine |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | 128 Maidstone Road, Rochester, ME1 3DT | Walking directions to Spar |
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.