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Takeaways| Council | Medway |
| Crime Rate | High for a South East town About the national average. |
| Vibe | 🌳 Parklife |
| Demographics | 👶 Young Families |
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The 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.
£314,656
£522,183
£193,746
£348,425
£296,413
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.