Postcode ME1 3QU is located in an urban city, within the Fort Horsted 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 87.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Rochester South East is £58,101 per year. The nearest station is Chatham located about 2.0 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
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 87.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Rochester South East is £58,101 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 272 ft away from ME1 3QU.
Rochester South East near ME1 3QU 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 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £296,000 in Fort Horsted area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £534,100.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £469,000 |
| Flats | 10 | £230,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 44 | £317,500 |
| Terraced | 14 | £285,000 |
10 year median price trend in Fort Horsted
In the ME1 3QU postcode area, located within Rochester South East, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME1 3QU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | Maidstone Road, Medway, ME5 9SQ | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.5 mi | Morrisons Daily | 53-55 Orion Road, Rochester, ME1 2UH | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.5 mi | News Plus | Greenway, Medway, ME5 9UP | Walking directions to News Plus |
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: 16/01/2026.