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Sub-area · Chatham Central and Rochester Riverside · Medway · South East

Living in Medway 015E

Part of Chatham Central and Rochester Riverside · 1,959 residents

Medway 015E is a sub-area in Chatham Central and Rochester Riverside, Medway that skews 18–34 year-old and tenure-mixed. Median rent sits at £1,241 a month, up 5.1% on the year, with council tax in band B adding roughly £194/mo. Safety ranks in the top decile of UK sub-areas (1st percentile nationally). Gigabit broadband coverage is sparse at 0% of premises — check before signing.

Median rent
£1,241+5.1%
vs last year
Liveability
85/100
Composite score
Safety
1/100
Higher is safer
Transport
90/100
Transit + walk
Schools
95/100
Ofsted-weighted
Broadband
0%
gigabit-ready

Who lives here

Age structure, tenure mix and dwelling type from Census 2021.

Age structure
Under 1825%
18–3430%
35–4922%
50–6415%
65+9%
Population1,959
Tenure & housing type
Owner-occupied20%
Private rent33%
Social rent45%
Flats61%
Terraced21%
Semi-detached17%
Detached2%
Detailed community breakdownHouseholds · ethnicity · religion · country of birth · health · qualifications
Household composition
One person38%Couple with children20%Lone parent14%Other11%
Ethnic mix
Diversity index 48.40
White70%Asian11%Black12%Mixed5%Other2%
Religion (Census 2021, voluntary question)
Christian36%Muslim5%No religion40%Other8%
Country of birth
Born in UK72%
Born outside UK28%
General health (self-reported)
Good75%Fair17%Bad9%
Disability prevalence22%
Education attainment (residents 16+)
Degree or above26%
Apprenticeship4%
No qualifications25%

Source: ONS Census 2021 (TS001 / TS006 / TS044).

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What's it like to rent in Medway 015E?

Medway 015E sits inside Chatham Central and Rochester Riverside, part of the wider Medway council area in South East. Editorial copy will replace this scaffold once the team has reviewed the area in person — until then the data tabs above are the authoritative reference.

Strengths and trade-offs

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Who is Medway 015E for?

Renters most likely to thrive here are those whose priorities align with the area's strongest scores. The demographics tab gives the clearest read — age profile, tenure mix and household composition are usually the best predictor of who'll feel at home on which streets.

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Frequently asked

What's the median rent in Medway 015E?
The median monthly rent across Medway 015E is £1,241.
How safe is Medway 015E?
Medway 015E has a safety score of 1/100 out of 100, where higher is safer.
How well-connected is Medway 015E?
Transport score: 90/100. Combines public transit access and walkability.
Which neighbourhood is Medway 015E part of?
Medway 015E sits inside the Chatham Central and Rochester Riverside neighbourhood, in Medway, South East.