Postcode ME7 5AR 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, in line with the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Chatham Maritime is £63,938 per year. The nearest station is Chatham, about 0.8 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Great Lines Heritage Park.
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 73.2% 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 286 ft away from ME7 5AR.
Chatham Maritime near ME7 5AR 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 | Great Lines Heritage Park | Large | Walking directions to Great Lines Heritage Park |
| 0.5 mi | Riverside Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Riverside Gardens |
| 0.5 mi | Prince Arthur Park | Small | Walking directions to Prince Arthur Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £330,000 | £286 |
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £285,000 | £359 |
| Terraced | 79 | £247,000 | £294 |
| Flats | 22 | £159,250 | £238 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ME7 5AR.
In the ME7 5AR postcode area, located within Chatham Maritime, there are 7 primary and 2 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 5AR, 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
The area around ME7 5AR records about 90 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 other theft.
The median sale price around ME7 5AR in Chatham Maritime is £235,000 (about £289 per square foot) based on 114 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to ME7 5AR, including Brompton-Westbrook Primary School (Good), MidKent College (Good) and Oasis Academy Skinner Street (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to ME7 5AR is Chatham, about 1,366 m away.
ME7 5AR scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,168 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 ME7 5AR 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).
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.