Constitution Hill Chatham, Medway
24 addresses across 2 postcodes (ME4,ME5), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 32100455.
- Sales: 8 recorded sales since 1995; in 2020 the median was £110,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 20 homes have an energy certificate (C: 12, D: 3, E: 5).
- 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 B; 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 1.4 km (0.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 400 m (0.2 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 12.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 17 to 26 m above sea level.
- Noise: 14 of its 24 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Kings Family Practice, about 430 m (0.3 miles) away, with 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 690 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 26% of households owned their home and 21% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 516 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | £110,000 | £110,000 | £110,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £82,000 | £82,000 | £82,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £94,000 | £94,000 | £94,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £92,500 | £92,500 | £92,500 |
| 2002 | 1 | £71,995 | £71,995 | £71,995 |
| 2001 | 1 | £56,000 | £56,000 | £56,000 |
| 2000 | 2 | £38,750 | £33,500 | £44,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Feb 2020 | 24 ME5 7DP | Flat or maisonette | £110,000 | Leasehold. |
| 12 Apr 2013 | 28 ME5 7DP | Flat or maisonette | £82,000 | Leasehold. |
| 13 Apr 2006 | 24 ME5 7DP | Flat or maisonette | £94,000 | Leasehold. |
| 9 Sep 2005 | 28 ME5 7DP | Flat or maisonette | £92,500 | Leasehold. |
| 4 Dec 2002 | 24 ME5 7DP | Flat or maisonette | £71,995 | Leasehold. |
| 2 Nov 2001 | 24 ME5 7DP | Flat or maisonette | £56,000 | Leasehold. |
| 20 Dec 2000 | 6 ME5 7DP | Flat or maisonette | £33,500 | Leasehold. |
| 23 May 2000 | 28 ME5 7DP | Flat or maisonette | £44,000 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
20 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 57 m². Most common: Flat (17); House, detached (1); Maisonette, end-terrace (1). Built: 1996-2002 (6); 1983-1990 (5); before 1900 (3). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (11); owner-occupied (4); rented (private) (4).
Each home's certificates and sales (5 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 B (61% of about 830 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): Luton.
- 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)
- Samuels Towers, Longhill Avenue, Chatham: up to 45 homes, not permissioned (390 m)
- 101 Beacon Road Chatham: up to 13 homes, not permissioned (550 m (0.3 miles))
- 5 Otway Terrace, Chatham: up to 7 homes, permissioned (580 m (0.4 miles))
- 352-356 Luton Road, Luton: up to 22 homes, not permissioned (650 m (0.4 miles))
- 13-17 Church Street Chatham: up to 21 homes, not permissioned (870 m (0.5 miles))
- Trafalgar Centre & Multi Storey Car Park High Street Chatham: up to 175 homes, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
- 287-289 High Street Chatham: up to 9 homes, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
- Between Cross Street & The Brook, Chatham: up to 179 homes, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 24 addresses are between 17 m and 26 m above sea level (22 m on average); the ground rises about 9 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ME4 5AD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| ME5 7DP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Chatham 2.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Gillingham (Kent) 2.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | |
| Rochester 2.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 35 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Castle Road Luton | 80 m |
| Bus or coach station | Chatham Railway Station | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Town Pier Gravesend | 14.1 km (8.8 miles) |
| Car parks | Old Road Car Park | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | MFG Charging Station | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Southend Airport SEN | 24.2 km (15 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 56.5 km (35 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Kings Family Practice | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 13 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Network Pharmacy | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 11 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Luton Arches Dental Surgery | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Medway Maritime Hospital | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Police station | Kent undercover police. | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Best One Express Cashzone | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 33 ha | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 280 m² | 340 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 8,320 m² | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,530 m² | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 37 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Brook Low Level Pumping Station, a scheduled monument, 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-west. 3 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Brook Low Level Pumping Station | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| Fort Luton | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Chatham Lines, section at Chatham Gun Wharf | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-west |
| Jewish Burial Ground, Chatham Memorial Synagogue | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| The Officers' Terrace, the Historic Dockyard, Chatham | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Couvre Port Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north |
| Bishop's Hoath Wood | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| Snodhurst Bottom | Valley | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-west |
| East Hill | Hill | 2 km (1.2 miles) south |
| Chatham Ness | Headland | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north-west |
| Gashouse Point | Wetland | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 12.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 13 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 10 | 24 |
14 of the street's 24 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 380 m | No published inspection |
| Luton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 530 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Chatham Grammar | Secondary | 11–18 | 650 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| New Road Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 660 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Byron Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 690 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Greenvale Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 770 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Phoenix Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 780 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Brompton Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 810 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| The Victory Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 850 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Napier Community Primary and Nursery Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Dec 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Brompton-Westbrook Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Michael Catholic Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frydays Fish & Chips ME4 5AD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 60 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jun 2026 |
| TRECC ME4 5AD | Distributors/Transporters | 60 m | 4 Good | 9 Sep 2026 |
| The Richard Cobden ME4 5BP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 110 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Abi Food And Wine ME4 5AD | Retailers - other | 120 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Rabias Kitchen ME5 7DN | Other catering premises | 120 m | 5 Very good | 24 Nov 2025 |
| Hillview House ME5 7AL | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 160 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Domino's Pizza ME5 7AN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 190 m | 5 Very good | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Morrisons Daily ME4 5BS | Retailers - other | 200 m | 4 Good | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Chatham Food Center ME4 5BS | Retailers - other | 210 m | 5 Very good | 15 Oct 2026 |
| Magpie Cafe ME4 5NE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 m | 5 Very good | 17 Oct 2025 |
| Cheerz Pizza ME4 5AB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 290 m | 4 Good | 4 Sep 2025 |
| Open Rice Chinese Takeaway ME4 5BL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 310 m | 5 Very good | 18 Jun 2024 |
| Luton Road Mini Market ME4 5AB | Retailers - other | 310 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jun 2026 |
| Wings World ME4 5AB | Other catering premises | 320 m | 5 Very good | 20 Oct 2026 |
| Famous Fried Chicken ME4 5BS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 320 m | 4 Good | 8 Dec 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 208 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 104 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 44 |
| Other theft | 39 |
| Drugs | 27 |
| Public order | 26 |
| Vehicle crime | 22 |
| Burglary | 15 |
| Other crime | 12 |
| Possession of weapons | 10 |
| Bicycle theft | 4 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Robbery | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Short Street (68); On or near Constitution Hill (61); On or near Seymour Road (49); On or near Luton Road (40); On or near Russell Court (38).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 24% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 26% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 10% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 19% | 17% |
| Private rented | 54% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 55% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 11% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 9% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 10% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 11% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 59% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 6% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 15% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 11% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 64% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 15% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 21% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 28% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 74% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 6% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 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
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Luton Road · Thorold Road · Ocelot Court · Leonard Road · Grange Hill · Reform Road · Short Street · Cobden Road · Whitehorse Hill · Bright Road · The Hamiltons · Henry Street
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.