Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the ME1 postcode area, covering Rochester and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated August 2026.
Average price
£205,072
Median price
£170,000
5-year trend
+22.0%
Total sales
18,990
The ME1 area has 744 individual postcodes with 18,990 registered sales. Prices are +48.6% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Rochester. The five-year price movement is +22.0%.
A historic Medway town with a Norman castle and cathedral, fast Southeastern trains to London St Pancras and strong Charles Dickens literary connections.
🚆 Main station
Rochester
⏱️ London commute
~38 min by train
🏫 Notable school
Rochester Grammar School (Outstanding)
With an average of £205,072, ME1 is a mid-range area, +48.6% below the national average. Mid-range areas typically offer a broad selection of property types for first-time buyers and second-steppers. The dataset includes 18,990 recorded sales across 744 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in ME1 is +22.0%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
ME1 3GP
£222,866 avg · 200 sales
ME1 1TP
£171,092 avg · 131 sales
ME1 1JG
£95,778 avg · 130 sales
ME1 1FB
£112,952 avg · 128 sales
ME1 2HN
£145,456 avg · 124 sales
ME1 1NU
£154,317 avg · 122 sales
ME1 1HP
£94,824 avg · 115 sales
ME1 2DU
£147,591 avg · 110 sales
ME1 1QX
£232,720 avg · 109 sales
This ME1 area guide is based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, covering registered residential property sales in England and Wales from January 1995 onwards. All figures are historical sold prices, not current valuations or asking prices.
Data last updated: August 2026 · View methodology
The average sold price in the ME1 postcode area is £205,072, based on 18,990 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Rochester.
Properties in ME1 average £205,072, which is +48.6% below the national average of £398,894 for England and Wales.
The median price (£170,000) is 17.1% below the average (£205,072), suggesting a mix of property types or a few high-value sales pulling the mean upward. This is common in areas with both affordable and premium housing.
Prices in ME1 have moved +22.0% over five years, reflecting broader UK house price growth. The large sample size gives confidence in this trend.
No. All figures on this page are historical completed sale prices from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. They are not current valuations, estate agent asking prices, or financial advice. Always seek professional advice before making property decisions.
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