Postcode ME5 7WP 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 1074.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Chatham Central and Rochester Riverside is £41,900 per year. The nearest station is Chatham located about 0.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest medium park is Victoria Gardens.
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.
Chatham Central and Rochester Riverside has a very high crime rate, with approximately 1074.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
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.
The average income of residents in Chatham Central and Rochester Riverside is £41,900 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 10 ft away from ME5 7WP.
Chatham Central and Rochester Riverside near ME5 7WP 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 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Chatham | N/A | Walking directions to Chatham |
| 0.7 mi | Rochester | N/A | Walking directions to Rochester |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Victoria Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Victoria Gardens |
| 0.5 mi | Fort Pitt Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Fort Pitt Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Riverside Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Riverside Gardens |
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 ME5 7WP postcode area, located within Chatham Central and Rochester Riverside, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME5 7WP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Londis | New Road, Medway, ME4 4RY | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | High Street, Medway, ME4 4BN | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.1 mi | Chatham Newsagent | 10 Batchelor Street, Chatham, ME4 4BJ | Walking directions to Chatham Newsagent |
| 0.1 mi | Harem Shop | High Street, Medway, ME4 4BP | Walking directions to Harem Shop |
| 0.1 mi | London Cash and carry | High Street, Medway, ME4 4BN | Walking directions to London Cash and carry |
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.