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.
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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.
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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 |
1
Outstanding
3
Good
0
Requires improvement
0
Inadequate
Demographics
Source: ONS Census 2021
292,655
Population
62
Median Age
34%
Owner-Occupied
76%
Economically Active
Tenure Type
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.
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305.0 Mbps
Avg Download
55.0 Mbps
Avg Upload
97%
Superfast Coverage
78%
Ultrafast Coverage
0%
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.
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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