Postcode ME4 6TJ is located in an urban city, within the Fort Pitt area 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 781.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 9.3× 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 median sale price in Fort Pitt is £315,000 (around £333 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £238,000 and £385,000. The nearest station is Chatham, about 0.3 miles away. There are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Victoria Gardens.
Chatham Central and Rochester Riverside has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,577 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.
Chatham Central and Rochester Riverside has a very high crime rate, with approximately 781.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 9.8% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 320 ft away from ME4 6TJ.
Chatham Central and Rochester Riverside near ME4 6TJ 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 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Chatham | N/A | Walking directions to Chatham |
| 0.4 mi | Rochester | N/A | Walking directions to Rochester |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Victoria Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Victoria Gardens |
| 0.1 mi | Fort Pitt Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Fort Pitt Gardens |
| 0.5 mi | Furrell's Park | Small | Walking directions to Furrell's Park |
Based on 109 recent sales, the median property price is £315,000 (about £333 per square foot) in Fort Pitt area, with individual transactions ranging from £69,000 up to £890,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £497,500 | £437 |
| Semi-Detached | 23 | £330,000 | £366 |
| Terraced | 58 | £315,000 | £328 |
| Flats | 18 | £168,750 | £260 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £537,275 | £117,500 | £279,500 | £209,500 |
| 2017 | £395,000 | £160,000 | £275,000 | £229,430 |
| 2018 | £401,000 | £135,500 | £322,500 | £240,000 |
| 2019 | £550,000 | £125,000 | £301,250 | £237,000 |
| 2020 | £600,000 | £164,995 | £325,000 | £234,500 |
| 2021 | £475,000 | £154,750 | £325,000 | £260,000 |
| 2022 | £547,500 | £187,450 | £371,250 | £300,250 |
| 2023 | £600,000 | £187,475 | £370,000 | £300,000 |
| 2024 | £450,000 | £175,000 | £343,000 | £288,000 |
| 2025 | £540,000 | £170,000 | £305,000 | £310,000 |
| 2026 | £390,000 | £181,250 | £340,000 | £325,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £351 | £241 | £280 | £249 |
| 2017 | £303 | £271 | £309 | £245 |
| 2018 | £348 | £271 | £323 | £253 |
| 2019 | £305 | £260 | £332 | £271 |
| 2020 | £364 | £289 | £308 | £247 |
| 2021 | £373 | £285 | £338 | £281 |
| 2022 | £389 | £332 | £369 | £324 |
| 2023 | £361 | £327 | £406 | £306 |
| 2024 | £370 | £296 | £381 | £334 |
| 2025 | £428 | £283 | £366 | £337 |
| 2026 | £453 | £262 | £372 | £344 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ME4 6TJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Oct 2025 | 16, The Fort, Rochester, ME1 2FE | Terraced | Freehold | £425,000 | |
| 02 Apr 2026 | 1, Cressey Court, Chatham, ME4 6TW | Terraced | Freehold | £325,000 | |
| 02 Oct 2025 | 8, Cressey Court, Chatham, ME4 6TW | Terraced | Freehold | £280,000 | |
| 03 Jul 2026 | 112 Bishops Court, St. Bartholomews Place, New Road, Rochester, ME1 1TW | Flats | Leasehold | £185,000 | |
| 18 Aug 2025 | 305 Bishops Court, St. Bartholomews Place, New Road, Rochester, ME1 1TW | Flats | Leasehold | £286,000 |
In the ME4 6TJ postcode area, located within Chatham Central and Rochester Riverside, there are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 mi | Secondary | Fort Pitt Grammar School | Academy converter | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 4 Oct 2022. | |
| 0.2 mi | Secondary | St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School | Voluntary aided school | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 29 Oct 2024. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | St John's Church of England Infant School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 12 Mar 2024. |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of ME4 6TJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Chatham Express | 8 Ordnance Street, Chatham, ME4 6SL | Walking directions to Chatham Express |
| 0.2 mi | Chatham Food & Wine | High Street, Medway, ME4 4EP | Walking directions to Chatham Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | S&N Convenience Store | High Street, Medway, ME4 4EQ | Walking directions to S&N Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | JAJ Your Local Choice | Ordnance Street, Medway, ME4 6SJ | Walking directions to JAJ Your Local Choice |
| 0.2 mi | Newfayre | Ordnance Street, Medway, ME4 6SJ | Walking directions to Newfayre |
Annual council tax rates for Medway district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for ME4 6TJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Gareth Myton
Fort Pitt - Elected 4 May 2023
Harinder Mahil
Fort Pitt - Elected 4 May 2023
Smitha Campbell
Fort Pitt - Elected 4 May 2023
Lauren Edwards
Rochester and Strood - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around ME4 6TJ records about 782 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 6TJ in Fort Pitt is £315,000 (about £333 per square foot) based on 109 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to ME4 6TJ, including Fort Pitt Grammar School (Outstanding), St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School (Requires improvement) and St John's Church of England Infant School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to ME4 6TJ is Chatham, about 451 m away.
ME4 6TJ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,577 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 6TJ is Lauren Edwards (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Gareth Myton (Labour and Co-operative Party), Harinder Mahil (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Smitha Campbell (Labour and Co-operative Party).