Postcode ME4 5RU 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 South East area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 149.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Chatham South East is £47,400 per year. The nearest station is Chatham located about 0.4 miles away. There are 12 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area.
Chatham South East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,171 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.
Chatham South East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 149.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 10.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Chatham South East is £47,400 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ME4 5RU.
Chatham South East near ME4 5RU 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 0.4 miles away. There are 2 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 |
Based on 121 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 in Chatham Central & Brompton area, with individual transactions ranging from £59,950 up to £535,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £355,000 |
| Flats | 22 | £186,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 13 | £285,000 |
| Terraced | 84 | £240,500 |
10 year median price trend in Chatham Central & Brompton
In the ME4 5RU postcode area, located within Chatham South East, there are 12 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME4 5RU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | T.S. Auma Southill Stores | Southill Road, Medway, ME4 5SA | Walking directions to T.S. Auma Southill Stores |
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons Daily | Albert Road, Medway, ME4 5QA | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.1 mi | Sir Robert Peel Food & Wine Convenience Store | Skinner Street, Medway, ME4 5RQ | Walking directions to Sir Robert Peel Food & Wine Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | Scotteswood Avenue, Medway, ME4 6HB | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Cromwell Mini Mart | Cromwell Terrace, Medway, ME4 5PQ | Walking directions to Cromwell Mini Mart |
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.