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ME4 3ED

Maritime Way

Chatham Central & Brompton

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Detailed insights for ME4 3ED

Overview

Postcode ME4 3ED is located in an urban city, within the Chatham Central & Brompton area of Medway in the South East region, and forms part of the Chatham Maritime area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 260.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.1× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Chatham Maritime is £63,938 per year. The median sale price in Chatham Central & Brompton is £235,000 (around £289 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £200,500 and £273,750. The nearest station is Gillingham (Kent), about 1.2 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
261
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
5.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

6/10

Chatham Maritime has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,260 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Chatham Maritime has a very high crime rate, with approximately 260.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.2%

Approximately 5.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Chatham Maritime is £63,938 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 17 ft away from ME4 3ED.

Flood risk

Very low

Chatham Maritime near ME4 3ED has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Gillingham (Kent) located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
412
Population density
481.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
109.18(+244%)
Anti-social behaviour
52.71(+329%)
Shoplifting
37.65(+372%)
Other theft
31.06(+454%)
Criminal damage and arson
28.24(+338%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
165
40.05%
African
66
16.02%
Other White
38
9.22%
Indian
37
8.98%
Chinese
21
5.1%
Total population: 412

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
151
41.26%
Level 4+ (Degree)
141
38.52%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
10.11%
No qualifications
12
3.28%
Other
11
3.01%
Total 16+ residents: 366

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
54
46.96%
Owns with a mortgage
44
38.26%
Other forms of private rent
7
6.09%
Other social rented
6
5.22%
Owns outright
3
2.61%
Total households: 115

Property prices in Chatham Central & Brompton

Median price: £235,000
Price per sq ft: £289
Sales (last 12 months): 110
Typical range (middle 50%): £201K – £274K

Based on 110 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 (about £289 per square foot) in Chatham Central & Brompton area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £742,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Chatham Central & Brompton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached15£295,000£345
Terraced70£240,000£294
Detached1£180,000£171
Flats24£162,500£241

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Chatham Central & Brompton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chatham Central & Brompton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£345,000£145,000£200,000£162,000
2017£368,500£140,000£225,000£175,000
2018£279,500£137,500£206,000£180,000
2019£178,000£147,000£206,250£185,000
2020£390,000£148,500£220,000£195,000
2021£400,000£168,000£242,000£216,500
2022£342,000£174,500£264,000£240,000
2023£260,000£200,900£295,000£247,750
2024£230,000£194,000£277,500£230,000
2025£330,000£170,000£285,000£245,000
2026—£167,500£297,500£240,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chatham Central & Brompton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chatham Central & Brompton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£183£216£263£217
2017£286£226£301£219
2018£351£216£283£229
2019£324£222£269£229
2020£298£231£277£238
2021£282£234£323£265
2022£343£277£340£299
2023£322£281£294£300
2024£419£280£294£290
2025£286£238£359£294
2026—£228£339£303
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chatham Central & Brompton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Chatham Central & Brompton in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ME4 3ED.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ME4 3ED
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 Dec 2025Apartment 89, The Wharf, Dock Head Road, Chatham, ME4 4ZSFlatsLeasehold£105,000
31 Oct 2025Apartment 109, The Wharf, Dock Head Road, Chatham, ME4 4ZSFlatsLeasehold£210,000
07 Aug 2025Apartment 92, The Wharf, Dock Head Road, Chatham, ME4 4ZSFlatsLeasehold£200,000
23 Apr 2026Apartment 12, The Wharf, Dock Head Road, Chatham, ME4 4ZLFlatsLeasehold£157,000
17 Sept 2025Apartment 32, The Wharf, Dock Head Road, Chatham, ME4 4ZLFlatsLeasehold£205,000

Schools

In the ME4 3ED postcode area, located within Chatham Maritime, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for ME4 3ED
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miPrimarySt Mary's Island Church of England (Aided) Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.6 mi16 plusMidKent CollegeFurther education

Good

0.7 miSecondaryWaterfront UTCUniversity technical college

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of ME4 3ED

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for ME4 3ED
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCo-op FoodChatham Way, Chatham, ME4 3ERWalking directions to Co-op Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Medway district.

Band A£1,552
Band B£1,811
Band C£2,070
Band D£2,329
Band E£2,846
Band F£3,363
Band G£3,881
Band H£4,657

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for ME4 3ED, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Damola Animashaun

Chatham Central & Brompton - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour and Co-operative Party

Nina Gurung

Chatham Central & Brompton - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour and Co-operative Party

Vince Maple

Chatham Central & Brompton - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour and Co-operative Party

Member of parliament

Lauren Edwards

Rochester and Strood - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictMedwayE06000035
Parliamentary ConstituencyRochester and StroodE14001447
ParishMedway, unparished areaE43000030
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Chatham MaritimeE02003320
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Medway 007HE01035292
Police ForceKent
Postcode Introduced2003-08-01

Frequently asked questions about ME4 3ED

Is ME4 3ED (Chatham Maritime) safe?

The area around ME4 3ED records about 261 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft.

What is the average house price near ME4 3ED?

The median sale price around ME4 3ED in Chatham Central & Brompton is £235,000 (about £289 per square foot) based on 110 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near ME4 3ED?

There are 5 schools close to ME4 3ED, including St Mary's Island Church of England (Aided) Primary School (Good), MidKent College (Good) and Waterfront UTC (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around ME4 3ED?

ME4 3ED scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,260 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents ME4 3ED (Chatham Maritime) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Rochester and Strood covering ME4 3ED is Lauren Edwards (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Damola Animashaun (Labour and Co-operative Party), Nina Gurung (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Vince Maple (Labour and Co-operative Party).