Postcode ME1 2SH is located in an urban city, within the Fort Pitt ward of Medway in the South East region, and forms part of the Horsted area. It has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 36.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Horsted is £48,000 per year. The nearest station is Chatham located about 1.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 6 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Friston Way Park.
Horsted has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,101 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 27% least deprived areas in England.
Horsted has a very low crime rate, with approximately 36.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 1.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Horsted is £48,000 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 327 ft away from ME1 2SH.
Horsted near ME1 2SH 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 2SH postcode area, located within Horsted, there are 9 primary and 6 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME1 2SH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | 1A-1B Beatty Road, Rochester, ME1 2TG | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.3 mi | Premier | 110 Pattens Lane, Rochester, ME1 2RA | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | Pattens Lane, Medway, ME4 6JR | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | M&S Simply Food | Maidstone Road, Medway, ME4 6EW | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
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.