Postcode ME7 5DB 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 439.6 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 Gillingham (Kent) located about 0.6 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Great Lines Heritage Park.
Chatham Central and Rochester Riverside has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 144 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Chatham Central and Rochester Riverside has a very high crime rate, with approximately 439.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 5.4% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ME7 5DB.
Chatham Central and Rochester Riverside near ME7 5DB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Gillingham (Kent) located about 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Gillingham (Kent) | N/A | Walking directions to Gillingham (Kent) |
| 0.8 mi | Chatham | N/A | Walking directions to Chatham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 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 ME7 5DB postcode area, located within Chatham Central and Rochester Riverside, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME7 5DB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Penny's Grocery Off Licence | 74 Britton Street, Gillingham, ME7 5ET | Walking directions to Penny's Grocery Off Licence |
| 0.4 mi | Express Food Centre | 3 High Street, Gillingham, ME7 1BE | Walking directions to Express Food Centre |
| 0.4 mi | 4 Continents Stores | 12 High Street, Gillingham, ME7 1BB | Walking directions to 4 Continents Stores |
| 0.4 mi | deMart global | 14 High Street, Gillingham, ME7 1BB | Walking directions to deMart global |
| 0.4 mi | Best-one | 36 High Street, Gillingham, ME7 1AZ | Walking directions to Best-one |
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.