Postcode ME7 5AJ 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 Maritime area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 90.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Chatham Maritime is £63,938 per year. The nearest station is Chatham located about 0.8 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Riverside Gardens.
Chatham Maritime has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,168 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.
Chatham Maritime has a high crime rate, with approximately 90.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 22.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Chatham Maritime is £63,938 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 326 ft away from ME7 5AJ.
Chatham Maritime near ME7 5AJ 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 0.8 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Chatham | N/A | Walking directions to Chatham |
| 0.9 mi | Gillingham (Kent) | N/A | Walking directions to Gillingham (Kent) |
| 1 mi | Rochester | N/A | Walking directions to Rochester |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Riverside Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Riverside Gardens |
Based on 124 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 in Chatham Central & Brompton area, with individual transactions ranging from £59,950 up to £630,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £480,000 |
| Flats | 25 | £180,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 13 | £285,000 |
| Terraced | 85 | £247,000 |
10 year median price trend in Chatham Central & Brompton
In the ME7 5AJ postcode area, located within Chatham Maritime, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
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.
Elected local representatives for ME7 5AJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Damola Animashaun
Chatham Central & Brompton - Elected 4 May 2023
Nina Gurung
Chatham Central & Brompton - Elected 4 May 2023
Vince Maple
Chatham Central & Brompton - Elected 4 May 2023
Lauren Edwards
Rochester and Strood - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.