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ME4

CHATHAM

Kent, South East, England

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ME4 covers CHATHAM in Kent, South East.

Avg price £302,948
1yr change ▲ 3.3%
Crime 243% above avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£302,948

▲ 3.3% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

6% above national avg

Crime Rate

278.6/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

243% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

15 schools

Broadband Speed

311 Mbps

Property Prices in ME4

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in ME4 is £302,948, which is 33% below the Kent average of £450,882.

Properties in ME4 cost 5.6% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in ME4 have risen 3.3% 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 £510,351 67
Semi-detached £380,667 130
Terraced £273,219 894
Flat £220,244 536
All types £302,948 1695

5-Year Price History

£296K £299K £301K £304K £306K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in ME4

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

With 278.6 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, ME4 has a crime rate significantly 243% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
110.0 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
5.7 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
10.7 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
51.6 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
43.0 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in ME4

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

ME4 has 15 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 6 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Greenvale Primary School Primary Good mi
New Road Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
St Mary's Island Church of England (Aided) Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Blue Skies School Other Not inspected mi
The Victory Academy Secondary Good mi

1

Outstanding

6

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

Owner-occupied
34.0%
Private rent
18.0%
Social rent
14.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in ME4 are 311.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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311.0 Mbps

Avg Download

56.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

93%

Superfast Coverage

81%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in ME4 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

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ME4 — CHATHAM

Area Summary

ME4 (CHATHAM) offers property prices near the national average (£302,948), higher-than-average crime (243% above national average), 15 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (311 Mbps average).

Prices

Near avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about ME4 CHATHAM

What is the average house price in ME4 CHATHAM?
The average house price in ME4 (CHATHAM) is £302,948, based on 1695 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 6% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 3.3% over the past year.
Is ME4 CHATHAM a safe area to live?
Crime in ME4 is above the national average (278.6 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (110.0 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (51.6 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of ME4 CHATHAM?
The population of ME4 (CHATHAM) is approximately 292,655 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 34% of homes are owner-occupied, 18% are privately rented, and 14% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in ME4?
The average broadband download speed in ME4 is 311 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 93% of premises, ultrafast to 81%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in ME4 CHATHAM?
There are 15 schools in or near ME4. 47% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 6 Good. None require improvement.

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