Postcode ME1 2FA is located in an urban city, within the Fort Pitt ward of Medway in the South East region, and forms part of the Chatham South West area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 139.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.7× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Chatham South West is £52,642 per year. The nearest station is Chatham, about 0.4 miles away. There are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Victoria Gardens.
Chatham South West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,363 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.
Chatham South West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 139.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 12.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Chatham South West is £52,642 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 189 ft away from ME1 2FA.
Chatham South West near ME1 2FA 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 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Chatham | N/A | Walking directions to Chatham |
| 0.5 mi | Rochester | N/A | Walking directions to Rochester |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Victoria Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Victoria Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Fort Pitt Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Fort Pitt Gardens |
Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £310,000 (about £336 per square foot) in Fort Pitt area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £890,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £497,500 | £404 |
| Semi-Detached | 18 | £337,500 | £369 |
| Terraced | 59 | £315,000 | £338 |
| Flats | 16 | £163,750 | £270 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £494,775 | £120,000 | £277,250 | £215,000 |
| 2017 | £395,000 | £160,000 | £275,000 | £229,430 |
| 2018 | £401,000 | £135,500 | £322,500 | £240,000 |
| 2019 | £550,000 | £125,000 | £301,250 | £237,000 |
| 2020 | £600,000 | £164,995 | £325,000 | £234,500 |
| 2021 | £475,000 | £154,750 | £325,000 | £260,000 |
| 2022 | £547,500 | £187,450 | £371,250 | £300,250 |
| 2023 | £600,000 | £187,475 | £370,000 | £300,000 |
| 2024 | £450,000 | £175,000 | £343,000 | £288,000 |
| 2025 | £540,000 | £170,000 | £310,000 | £310,000 |
| 2026 | £457,500 | £160,000 | £366,500 | £337,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £349 | £250 | £275 | £249 |
| 2017 | £303 | £271 | £309 | £245 |
| 2018 | £348 | £271 | £323 | £253 |
| 2019 | £305 | £260 | £332 | £269 |
| 2020 | £364 | £289 | £308 | £247 |
| 2021 | £373 | £285 | £338 | £281 |
| 2022 | £389 | £332 | £369 | £324 |
| 2023 | £361 | £327 | £406 | £306 |
| 2024 | £370 | £296 | £381 | £334 |
| 2025 | £428 | £283 | £363 | £337 |
| 2026 | £455 | £260 | £418 | £369 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ME1 2FA.
In the ME1 2FA postcode area, located within Chatham South West, there are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME1 2FA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Four Season Food and Wine | Boundary Road, Medway, ME4 6UH | Walking directions to Four Season Food and Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | Delce Road, Medway, ME1 2DT | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Rochester Avenue, Medway, ME1 2DS | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | JAJ Your Local Choice | Ordnance Street, Medway, ME4 6SJ | Walking directions to JAJ Your Local Choice |
| 0.3 mi | Chatham Express | Ordnance Street, Medway, ME4 6SL | Walking directions to Chatham Express |
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 2FA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Gareth Myton
Fort Pitt - Elected 4 May 2023
Harinder Mahil
Fort Pitt - Elected 4 May 2023
Smitha Campbell
Fort Pitt - Elected 4 May 2023
Tris Osborne
Chatham and Aylesford - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around ME1 2FA records about 140 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around ME1 2FA in Chatham South West is £310,000 (about £336 per square foot) based on 103 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to ME1 2FA, including St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School (Good), Fort Pitt Grammar School (Outstanding) and St Peter's Infant School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to ME1 2FA is Chatham, about 676 m away.
ME1 2FA scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,363 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Chatham and Aylesford covering ME1 2FA is Tris Osborne (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Gareth Myton (Labour and Co-operative Party), Harinder Mahil (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Smitha Campbell (Labour and Co-operative Party).
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.