Postcode ME4 6FB is located in an urban city, within the Fort Horsted ward of Medway in the South East region, and forms part of the Horsted area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 32.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Horsted is £57,789 per year. The nearest station is Chatham located about 1.7 miles away. There are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area.
Horsted has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,101 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 27% least deprived areas in England.
Horsted has a low crime rate, with approximately 32.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Horsted is £57,789 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 155 ft away from ME4 6FB.
Horsted near ME4 6FB 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 1.7 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 ME4 6FB postcode area, located within Horsted, there are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME4 6FB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Maidstone Road, Medway, ME5 9SQ | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | News Plus | Greenway, Medway, ME5 9UP | Walking directions to News Plus |
| 0.3 mi | Premier | 22 Shirley Avenue, Chatham, ME5 9UR | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.5 mi | Morrisons Daily | 53-55 Orion Road, Rochester, ME1 2UH | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
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.