Postcode ME1 2XE 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 South East area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 105.6 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 1.6 miles away. There are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Friston Way Park.
Rochester South East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,978 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.
Rochester South East has a high crime rate, with approximately 105.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 26.2% 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 2XE.
Rochester South East near ME1 2XE 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 1.6 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 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 2XE postcode area, located within Rochester South East, there are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME1 2XE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons Daily | 53-55 Orion Road, Rochester, ME1 2UH | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.4 mi | One Stop | 1A-1B Beatty Road, Rochester, ME1 2TG | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.5 mi | Aldi | Maidstone Road, Medway, ME5 9SQ | Walking directions to Aldi |
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.