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St Nicholas CEVC Primary SchoolOutstandingSt Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary SchoolOutstandingFort Pitt Grammar SchoolOutstandingSir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical SchoolOutstandingThe Pilgrim School (A Church of England Primary With Nursery)OutstandingThe average house price in Rochester is £314,656, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Rochester house price trends over the last 30 years.
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Is Rochester a nice place to live?
Rochester is a nice place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B. This means it offers reasonable living standards in Kent. Locals particularly enjoy access to parks and outdoor spaces.
How safe is Rochester?
Rochester has a high crime rate for a South East town, with around 73 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is about the national average, and 6% above the Kent average.
What are the best schools in Rochester?
Rochester has 74 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding schools include Fort Pitt Grammar School, St Nicholas CEVC Primary School, The Pilgrim School (A Church of England Primary With Nursery). Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include St Margaret's at Troy Town CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School and Hilltop Primary School. Note: 2 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Rochester?
The majority of residents in Rochester identify as White (British) (76%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (86%). The area has a mix of religious beliefs with no single faith forming a majority.