Postcode ME7 5SG 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 moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 126.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Chatham Maritime is £51,900 per year. The nearest station is Chatham located about 0.7 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Great Lines Heritage Park.
Chatham Maritime has a moderate 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 very high crime rate, with approximately 126.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 8.9% 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 of residents in Chatham Maritime is £51,900 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ME7 5SG.
Chatham Maritime near ME7 5SG 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 0.7 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Chatham | N/A | Walking directions to Chatham |
| 0.8 mi | Gillingham (Kent) | N/A | Walking directions to Gillingham (Kent) |
| 0.9 mi | Rochester | N/A | Walking directions to Rochester |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Great Lines Heritage Park | Large | Walking directions to Great Lines Heritage Park |
| 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 ME7 5SG postcode area, located within Chatham Maritime, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME7 5SG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's | Military Road, Medway, ME4 4HP | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.5 mi | Sunny Mini Market | High Street, Medway, ME4 4DH | Walking directions to Sunny Mini Market |
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.