Postcode ME1 2QW 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 47.1 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 2 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 47.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 14.9% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 246 ft away from ME1 2QW.
Rochester South East near ME1 2QW 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 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Chatham | N/A | Walking directions to Chatham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Copperfield Park | Small | Walking directions to Copperfield Park |
| 0.4 mi | Friston Way Park | Small | Walking directions to Friston Way Park |
Based on 114 recent sales, the median property price is £310,000 in Fort Pitt area, with individual transactions ranging from £117,000 up to £870,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 13 | £461,000 |
| Flats | 14 | £170,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 14 | £363,500 |
| Terraced | 73 | £310,000 |
10 year median price trend in Fort Pitt
In the ME1 2QW postcode area, located within Rochester South East, there are 12 primary and 6 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME1 2QW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Asda Express | 342 City Way, Rochester, ME1 2BJ | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.2 mi | Bhavi General Store | 39 Wyndham Road, Chatham, ME4 6QS | Walking directions to Bhavi General Store |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | 7-11 Central Parade, Rochester, ME1 2LQ | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Four Season Food and Wine | Boundary Road, Medway, ME4 6UH | Walking directions to Four Season Food and Wine |
| 0.4 mi | Premier | 110 Pattens Lane, Rochester, ME1 2RA | Walking directions to Premier |
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.