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ME4 9GT

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Chatham Central & Brompton

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Detailed insights for ME4 9GT

Overview

Postcode ME4 9GT 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 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 nearest station is Chatham, about 0.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Great Lines Heritage Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
782
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
46.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

Chatham Central and Rochester Riverside has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,424 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Chatham Central and Rochester Riverside has a very high crime rate, with approximately 781.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

46.7%

Approximately 46.7% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Chatham Central and Rochester Riverside is £44,229 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 10 ft away from ME4 9GT.

Flood risk

N/A

Chatham Central and Rochester Riverside near ME4 9GT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Chatham located about 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for ME4 9GT
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Chatham

N/A

Walking directions to Chatham
0.7 mi

Rochester

N/A

Walking directions to Rochester

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for ME4 9GT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miGreat Lines Heritage ParkLargeWalking directions to Great Lines Heritage Park
0.4 miVictoria GardensMediumWalking directions to Victoria Gardens
0.5 miFort Pitt GardensSmallWalking directions to Fort Pitt Gardens

Area Profile

Population
233
Population density
3,402.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
362.73(+1044%)
Anti-social behaviour
281.23(+2186%)
Shoplifting
195.06(+2344%)
Criminal damage and arson
83.5(+1195%)
Other theft
75.48(+1245%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
74
32.6%
Other White
51
22.47%
African
38
16.74%
Indian
17
7.49%
Caribbean
11
4.85%
Total population: 227

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
60
33.9%
No qualifications
48
27.12%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
21
11.86%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
11.3%
Level 3 (A level)
17
9.6%
Total 16+ residents: 177

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
57
47.5%
Other social rented
51
42.5%
Social rents from council
5
4.17%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.5%
Owns with a mortgage
2
1.67%
Total households: 120

Property prices in Chatham Central & Brompton

Median price£235,000
Price per sq ft£289
Sales (last 12 months)114
Typical range (middle 50%)£200K – £285K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Chatham Central & Brompton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£330,000£286
Semi-Detached11£285,000£359
Terraced79£247,000£294
Flats22£159,250£238

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Chatham Central & Brompton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chatham Central & Brompton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chatham Central & Brompton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chatham Central & Brompton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chatham Central & Brompton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Chatham Central & Brompton in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 25 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ME4 9GT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ME4 9GT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Mar 202628, New Road, Chatham, ME4 4QRTerracedFreehold£495,000
20 Feb 202634, New Road, Chatham, ME4 4QRTerracedFreehold£465,000
13 Jan 202662, New Road, Chatham, ME4 4QRTerracedFreehold£196,000
06 Oct 202536, New Road, Chatham, ME4 4QRTerracedFreehold£432,500
14 Aug 2025212, High Street, Chatham, ME4 4ANOtherFreehold£371,000

Schools

In the ME4 9GT postcode area, located within Chatham Central and Rochester Riverside, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for ME4 9GT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Michael's RC Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt John's Church of England Infant SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryNew Road Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME4 9GT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for ME4 9GT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLondisNew Road, Medway, ME4 4RYWalking directions to Londis
0.1 miIcelandHigh Street, Medway, ME4 4BNWalking directions to Iceland
0.1 miChatham Newsagent10 Batchelor Street, Chatham, ME4 4BJWalking directions to Chatham Newsagent
0.1 miHarem ShopHigh Street, Medway, ME4 4BPWalking directions to Harem Shop
0.1 miLondon Cash and carryHigh Street, Medway, ME4 4BNWalking directions to London Cash and carry

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Medway district (2025-26).

Band A£1,472
Band B£1,717
Band C£1,962
Band D£2,207
Band E£2,698
Band F£3,188
Band G£3,679
Band H£4,415

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for ME4 9GT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Damola Animashaun

Chatham Central & Brompton - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour and Co-operative Party

Nina Gurung

Chatham Central & Brompton - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour and Co-operative Party

Vince Maple

Chatham Central & Brompton - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour and Co-operative Party

Member of parliament

Lauren Edwards

Rochester and Strood - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictMedwayE06000035
Parliamentary ConstituencyRochester and StroodE14001447
ParishMedway, unparished areaE43000030
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Chatham Central and Rochester RiversideE02003328
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Medway 015GE01035297
Police ForceKent
Postcode Introduced2022-02-01

Frequently asked questions about ME4 9GT

Is ME4 9GT (Chatham Central and Rochester Riverside) safe?

The area around ME4 9GT 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.

What is the average house price near ME4 9GT?

The median sale price around ME4 9GT 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.

What schools are near ME4 9GT?

There are 19 schools close to ME4 9GT, including St Michael's RC Primary School (Good), St John's Church of England Infant School (Good) and New Road Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to ME4 9GT?

The closest station to ME4 9GT is Chatham, about 307 m away.

How deprived is the area around ME4 9GT?

ME4 9GT scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,424 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents ME4 9GT (Chatham Central and Rochester Riverside) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Rochester and Strood covering ME4 9GT 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).

Data Sources

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.