ME2 — ROCHESTER | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in ME2

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in ME2 is £338,958, which is 25% below the Kent average of £450,882.

Properties in ME2 cost 18.1% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in ME2 have risen 2.2% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£504,720	208
Semi-detached	£346,587	594
Terraced	£277,512	701
Flat	£178,946	164
All types	£338,958	1748

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in ME2

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

With 85.9 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, ME2 has a crime rate 6% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in ME2

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

ME2 has 19 schools within or near its boundaries, including 8 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
St Nicholas CEVC Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Abbey Court Foundation Special School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Leigh Academy Strood	Secondary	Not inspected	mi
All Faiths Children's Academy	Primary	Good	mi
Gordons Children's Academy, Junior	Primary	Good	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

110,671

Population

Median Age

31%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

31.0%

Private rent

17.0%

Social rent

17.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in ME2 are 316.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

316.0 Mbps

Avg Download

57.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

95%

Superfast Coverage

80%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in ME2 is collected by Gravesham. The Band D rate is £2,104/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

ME2 — ROCHESTER

Area Summary

ME2 (ROCHESTER) offers property prices near the national average (£338,958), 19 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (316 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Average

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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ME1

ROCHESTER

£355K

▼ 2.9% YoY

ME3

ROCHESTER

£389K

▼ 3.3% YoY

ME4

CHATHAM

£303K

▲ 3.3% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in ME2?

The average house price in ME2 (ROCHESTER) is £338,958, based on 1748 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 18% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 2.2% over the past year.

Is ME2 a safe area to live?

Crime in ME2 is close to the national average at 85.9 crimes per 1,000 residents. The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (33.6 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (13.9 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in ME2?

There are 19 schools in or near ME2. 42% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 8 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in ME2?

Council tax in ME2 is collected by Gravesham. The Band D rate is £2,104 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in ME2?

The average broadband download speed in ME2 is 316 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 95% of premises, ultrafast to 80%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in ME2 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 31% of homes in ME2 are owner-occupied. 17% are privately rented and 17% are social housing. The total population is approximately 110,671.