Canon Close Rochester, Medway
35 addresses across 1 postcode (ME1), about 270 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 32100306.
- Sales: 29 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £385,000 across 3 sales.
- Energy: 23 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 8, D: 13, E: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band D; Band D in Medway costs £2,329 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Chatham, about 1.8 km (1.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Watts Meadow, is about 280 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 64 to 70 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 35 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Thorndike Partnership, about 870 m (0.5 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 370 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 90% of households owned their home and 50% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 6 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | £385,000 | £370,000 | £395,000 |
| 2025 | 1 | £360,000 | £360,000 | £360,000 |
| 2024 | 4 | £362,250 | £338,000 | £460,000 |
| 2023 | 2 | £357,500 | £290,000 | £425,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £382,500 | £382,500 | £382,500 |
| 2018 | 1 | £370,000 | £370,000 | £370,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £360,000 | £360,000 | £360,000 |
| 2014 | 2 | £233,750 | £217,500 | £250,000 |
| 2013 | 2 | £226,945 | £113,890 | £340,000 |
| 2009 | 3 | £192,000 | £170,000 | £330,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £224,000 | £224,000 | £224,000 |
| 2004 | 2 | £174,975 | £150,000 | £199,950 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Apr 2026 | 1 ME1 3EN | Semi-detached | £395,000 | |
| 28 Apr 2026 | 5 ME1 3EN | Semi-detached | £370,000 | |
| 16 Feb 2026 | 21 ME1 3EN | Semi-detached | £385,000 | |
| 1 Dec 2025 | 15 ME1 3EN | Semi-detached | £360,000 | |
| 1 Oct 2024 | 12 ME1 3EN | Semi-detached | £364,500 | |
| 13 Sep 2024 | 2A ME1 3EN | Semi-detached | £460,000 | |
| 29 Feb 2024 | 10 ME1 3EN | Semi-detached | £338,000 | |
| 31 Jan 2024 | 9 ME1 3EN | Semi-detached | £360,000 | |
| 26 Jan 2024 | 8 ME1 3EN | Semi-detached | £385,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 19 Sep 2023 | 1 ME1 3EN | Semi-detached | £290,000 | |
| 9 Jun 2023 | 18 ME1 3EN | Semi-detached | £425,000 | |
| 15 Jun 2020 | 23 ME1 3EN | Semi-detached | £382,500 | |
| 27 Jul 2018 | 3 ME1 3EN | Semi-detached | £370,000 | |
| 20 Nov 2017 | 4 ME1 3EN | Semi-detached | £360,000 | |
| 24 Apr 2014 | 2A ME1 3EN | Semi-detached | £250,000 | |
| 16 Feb 2014 | 2 ME1 3EN | Semi-detached | £217,500 | |
| 18 Dec 2013 | 26 ME1 3EN | Detached | £340,000 | |
| 2 Oct 2013 | 15 ME1 3EN | Semi-detached | £113,890 | |
| 11 Aug 2009 | 14 ME1 3EN | Detached | £330,000 | |
| 10 Jul 2009 | 10 ME1 3EN | Semi-detached | £192,000 | |
| 15 May 2009 | 8 ME1 3EN | Semi-detached | £170,000 | |
| 28 Sep 2007 | 18 ME1 3EN | Semi-detached | £224,000 | |
| 10 Dec 2004 | 5 ME1 3EN | Semi-detached | £199,950 | |
| 2 Apr 2004 | 5 ME1 3EN | Semi-detached | £150,000 | |
| 19 Jul 1999 | 20 ME1 3EN | Detached | £140,000 | |
| 25 Jun 1997 | 7 ME1 3EN | Semi-detached | £78,950 | |
| 4 Mar 1996 | 17 ME1 3EN | Semi-detached | £62,000 | |
| 17 Mar 1995 | 18 ME1 3EN | Semi-detached | £66,000 | |
| 8 Mar 1995 | 9 ME1 3EN | Semi-detached | £74,000 |
Energy performance certificates
23 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 98 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (17); House, detached (6). Built: 1967-1975 (14); 1950-1966 (6); 1976-1982 (3). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (19); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (10 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Medway in 2026-27: Band D £2,329 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,552 | £1,811 | £2,070 | £2,329 | £2,846 | £3,363 | £3,881 | £4,657 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band D (29% of about 720 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Riverview Lodge Guest House 88 Borstal Road Rochester: up to 8 homes, permissioned (560 m (0.3 miles))
- Miles Place, Delce Road, Rochester: up to 11 homes, not permissioned (900 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 35 addresses are between 64 m and 70 m above sea level (68 m on average); the ground rises about 6 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ME1 3EN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Chatham 2.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Rochester 2.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | |
| Cuxton 61,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 29 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Breton Road Rochester | 180 m |
| Bus or coach station | Chatham Railway Station | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Town Pier Gravesend | 11.9 km (7.4 miles) |
| Car parks | Apcoa | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| EV charging points | MFG Charging Station | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 25.8 km (16 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 53.8 km (33 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Thorndike Partnership | 870 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Focus Chemists | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 9 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Dept. | 810 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Medway Maritime Hospital | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Police station | Kent undercover police. | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Dickens Estate, Marley Way 7-11 Central Parade Cashzone | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Watts Meadow 2.1 ha | 280 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Copperfield Open Space 2.1 ha | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 340 m² | 70 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Priestfields Recreation Ground 9.5 ha | 150 m |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,970 m² | 290 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 4.3 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Nos 1-47, Cupola in Centre Court, Foord Almshouses Nos 48-64, 1-47, a listed building (Grade II*), 340 m north-west. 7 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 3 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Nos 1-47, Cupola in Centre Court, Foord Almshouses Nos 48-64, 1-47 | Listed building, Grade II* | 340 m north-west |
| Foord Almshouses Nos 1-47 With Gate and Forecourt Walls Attached | Listed building, Grade II* | 370 m north-west |
| Foord Almshouses | Listed building, Grade II* | 420 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Fort Borstal | Scheduled monument | 700 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Fort Clarence | Scheduled monument | 860 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Fort Pitt | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Jewish Burial Ground, Chatham Memorial Synagogue | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Borstal Marsh | Wetland | 890 m (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Wickham Reach | Tidal water | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| East Cookham Wood | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Nashenden Bottom | Valley | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south |
| Couvre Port Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) north-east |
| Broom Hill | Hill | 3.3 km (2 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.6 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 32 | 35 |
3 of the street's 35 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Medway: see them on the Medway page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St William of Perth Roman Catholic Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 90 m | No published inspection |
| The Rochester Grammar School | Secondary | 11–18 | 390 m | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School | Secondary | 11–18 | 420 m (0.3 miles) | Outstanding (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Peter's Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 610 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Delce Academy | Primary | 5–11 | 650 m (0.4 miles) | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Crest Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 750 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Pilgrim School (A Church of England Primary With Nursery) | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| The Thomas Aveling School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Balfour Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Margaret's at Troy Town CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Balfour Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Warren Wood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (May 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medway Rugby Club ME1 3AD | Retailers - other | 90 m | 4 Good | 16 Oct 2025 |
| Little Explorers Day Nursery ME1 3EJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 270 m | 5 Very good | 27 Nov 2025 |
| Impact Food Group ME1 3EL | School/college/university | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 Jul 2025 |
| Bean Town Coffee ME1 3DT | Other catering premises | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 Nov 2025 |
| PREMIER T/A KANEERA ME1 3DT | Retailers - other | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Jul 2024 |
| Premier ME1 3DT | Retailers - other | 440 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Parking Area (4); On or near Sports/Recreation Area (1); On or near Lillymonte Drive (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 90% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 46% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 8% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 58% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 27% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 47% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 41% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 6% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 62% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 17% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 50% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 9% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 9 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Food hygiene ratings Premier (retailers - other, ME1 3DT) newly listed: Awaiting inspection found 30 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- ME1 3EN: 35 addresses
Nearby streets
Rectory Grange · Lillymonte Drive · Warden Road · Southfields · Breton Road · Cowdrey Close · Roffen Road · Dale Road · Dickens Road · Shaws Way · Secretan Road · Mount Road
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.