Postcode ME1 2LA 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 0.7 miles away. There are 10 primary and 6 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 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 3.4% 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 2LA.
Rochester East near ME1 2LA 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 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Chatham | N/A | Walking directions to Chatham |
| 0.7 mi | Rochester | N/A | Walking directions to Rochester |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 2LA postcode area, located within Rochester East, there are 10 primary and 6 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME1 2LA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 7-11 Central Parade, Rochester, ME1 2LQ | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Four Season Food and Wine | Boundary Road, Medway, ME4 6UH | Walking directions to Four Season Food and Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | 128 Maidstone Road, Rochester, ME1 3DT | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | Delce Road, Medway, ME1 2DT | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 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.