ME1 — ROCHESTER | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in ME1

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in ME1 is £354,503, which is 21% below the Kent average of £450,882.

Properties in ME1 cost 23.5% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in ME1 have fallen 2.9% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£533,432	163
Semi-detached	£370,374	332
Terraced	£318,488	614
Flat	£209,079	414
All types	£354,503	1570

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in ME1

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 69.7 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, ME1 has a crime rate 14% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

24.9 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

1.7 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

3.3 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

8.8 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

16.8 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in ME1

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

ME1 has 21 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Balfour Infant School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Crest Infant School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
St Peter's Infant School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Burham Church of England Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Wouldham, All Saints Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School	Primary	Good	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

292,655

Population

Median Age

34%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

34.0%

Private rent

18.0%

Social rent

14.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in ME1 are 305.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

305.0 Mbps

Avg Download

55.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

97%

Superfast Coverage

78%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in ME1 is collected by Medway Council. The Band D rate is £2,268/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

ME1 — ROCHESTER

Area Summary

ME1 (ROCHESTER) offers above-average property prices (£354,503, 24% above national average), 21 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (305 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Average

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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ME2

ROCHESTER

£339K

▲ 2.2% YoY

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ROCHESTER

£389K

▼ 3.3% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in ME1?

The average house price in ME1 (ROCHESTER) is £354,503, based on 1570 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 24% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 2.9% over the past year.

Is ME1 a safe area to live?

Crime in ME1 is close to the national average at 69.7 crimes per 1,000 residents. The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (24.9 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (8.8 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in ME1?

There are 21 schools in or near ME1. 19% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 3 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in ME1?

Council tax in ME1 is collected by Medway Council. The Band D rate is £2,268 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in ME1?

The average broadband download speed in ME1 is 305 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 97% of premises, ultrafast to 78%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in ME1 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 34% of homes in ME1 are owner-occupied. 18% are privately rented and 14% are social housing. The total population is approximately 292,655.