Postcode ME4 4LB is located in an urban city, within the Chatham Central & Brompton ward of Medway in the South East region, and forms part of the Chatham Central and Rochester Riverside area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 325.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.9× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Chatham Central and Rochester Riverside is £44,229 per year. The nearest station is Chatham, about 0.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Great Lines Heritage Park.
Chatham Central and Rochester Riverside has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 144 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Chatham Central and Rochester Riverside has a very high crime rate, with approximately 325.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 66.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 26.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Chatham Central and Rochester Riverside is £44,229 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 70 ft away from ME4 4LB.
Chatham Central and Rochester Riverside near ME4 4LB has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Chatham located about 0.4 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Chatham | N/A | Walking directions to Chatham |
| 0.9 mi | Rochester | N/A | Walking directions to Rochester |
| 1 mi | Gillingham (Kent) | N/A | Walking directions to Gillingham (Kent) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Great Lines Heritage Park | Large | Walking directions to Great Lines Heritage Park |
| 0.4 mi | Riverside Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Riverside Gardens |
Based on 114 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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £330,000 | £286 |
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £285,000 | £359 |
| Terraced | 79 | £247,000 | £294 |
| Flats | 22 | £159,250 | £238 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £345,000 | £142,000 | £200,000 | £163,200 |
| 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 | — | £165,000 | £312,500 | £249,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £183 | £215 | £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 | £363 | £294 |
| 2026 | — | £218 | £339 | £311 |
There were 22 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ME4 4LB.
In the ME4 4LB postcode area, located within Chatham Central and Rochester Riverside, there are 11 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME4 4LB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | London Cash and carry | High Street, Medway, ME4 4BN | Walking directions to London Cash and carry |
| 0 mi | Harem Shop | High Street, Medway, ME4 4BP | Walking directions to Harem Shop |
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | High Street, Medway, ME4 4BN | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.1 mi | Chatham Newsagent | 10 Batchelor Street, Chatham, ME4 4BJ | Walking directions to Chatham Newsagent |
| 0.1 mi | Modern News | High Street, Medway, ME4 4NR | Walking directions to Modern News |
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.
Elected local representatives for ME4 4LB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Damola Animashaun
Chatham Central & Brompton - Elected 4 May 2023
Nina Gurung
Chatham Central & Brompton - Elected 4 May 2023
Vince Maple
Chatham Central & Brompton - Elected 4 May 2023
Lauren Edwards
Rochester and Strood - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around ME4 4LB records about 326 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 shoplifting.
The median sale price around ME4 4LB in Chatham Central and Rochester Riverside is £235,000 (about £289 per square foot) based on 114 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to ME4 4LB, including New Road Primary School (Good), All Saints Church of England Primary School (Good) and St Michael's RC Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to ME4 4LB is Chatham, about 594 m away.
ME4 4LB scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 144 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Rochester and Strood covering ME4 4LB 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).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.