Postcode ME1 2JW 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 moderate crime levels, with around 43.3 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 0.8 miles away. There are 11 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Copperfield Park.
Rochester East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,876 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.
Rochester East has a low crime rate, with approximately 43.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 16.3% 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 2JW.
Rochester East near ME1 2JW 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 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Rochester | N/A | Walking directions to Rochester |
| 0.9 mi | Chatham | N/A | Walking directions to Chatham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Copperfield Park | Small | Walking directions to Copperfield 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 2JW postcode area, located within Rochester East, there are 11 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME1 2JW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 7-11 Central Parade, Rochester, ME1 2LQ | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Spar | 128 Maidstone Road, Rochester, ME1 3DT | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Kent Mart | Hawser Road, Medway, ME1 3PB | Walking directions to Kent Mart |
| 0.4 mi | Fairways Convenience Store | The Fairway, Medway, ME1 2LU | Walking directions to Fairways Convenience Store |
| 0.5 mi | Asda Express | 342 City Way, Rochester, ME1 2BJ | Walking directions to Asda 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.