Postcode ME4 6LR is located in an urban city, within the Chatham Central & Brompton ward of Medway in the South East region, and forms part of the Wayfield area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 116.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Wayfield is £40,800 per year. The nearest station is Chatham located about 0.9 miles away. There are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area.
Wayfield has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,249 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.
Wayfield has a high crime rate, with approximately 116.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 18.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 28.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Wayfield is £40,800 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 285 ft away from ME4 6LR.
Wayfield near ME4 6LR 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Chatham | N/A | Walking directions to Chatham |
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 6LR postcode area, located within Wayfield, there are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME4 6LR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | M&S Simply Food | Maidstone Road, Medway, ME4 6EW | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.1 mi | Mace Express | Palmerston Road, Medway, ME4 6LT | Walking directions to Mace Express |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | Pattens Lane, Medway, ME4 6JR | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Premier | 110 Pattens Lane, Rochester, ME1 2RA | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | Scotteswood Avenue, Medway, ME4 6HB | Walking directions to Spar |
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.