Postcode ME1 2QL is located in an urban city, within the Fort Pitt ward of Medway in the South East region , and forms part of the Rochester South East area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 46.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Rochester South East is £51,200 per year. The nearest station is Chatham located about 0.7 miles away. There are 12 primary and 6 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Copperfield Park.
Rochester South East has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,707 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 46% least deprived areas in England.
Rochester South East has a low crime rate, with approximately 46.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 10.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Rochester South East is £51,200 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ME1 2QL.
Rochester South East near ME1 2QL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 117 recent sales, the median property price is £310,000 in Fort Pitt area, with individual transactions ranging from £117,000 up to £870,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 15 | £461,000 |
| Flats | 16 | £172,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £363,500 |
| Terraced | 66 | £309,000 |
10 years price trend in Fort Pitt
In the ME1 2QL postcode area, located within Rochester South East, there are 12 primary and 6 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Balfour Infant School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Balfour Junior School | Academy converter | Good | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Crest Infant School | Community school | Good |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.