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ME2

ROCHESTER

Kent, South East, England

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ME2 is the postcode district for ROCHESTER, located in Kent, South East.

Avg price £338,958
1yr change ▲ 2.2%
Crime 6% above avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£338,958

▲ 2.2% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

18% above national avg

Crime Rate

85.9/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

6% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

19 schools

Broadband Speed

316 Mbps

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.

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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

£335K £337K £340K £342K £345K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

8

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

110,671

Population

62

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.

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316.0 Mbps

Avg Download

57.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

95%

Superfast Coverage

80%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

ME

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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Frequently Asked Questions about ME2 ROCHESTER

What is the average house price in ME2 ROCHESTER?
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 ROCHESTER 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 is the population of ME2 ROCHESTER?
The population of ME2 (ROCHESTER) is approximately 110,671 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 31% of homes are owner-occupied, 17% are privately rented, and 17% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in ME2 ROCHESTER?
There are 19 schools in or near ME2. 42% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 8 Good. None require improvement.

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