ME4 comprises central Chatham and surrounding areas in the Medway Towns conurbation. Over the past five years, the district has experienced modest price growth at 2.5% compound annual growth rate, whilst rental growth has outpaced this at 6.7% CAGR, indicating stronger investor returns than capital appreciation. Population growth remains minimal at 0.9% over the same period. The area sits at the early gentrification stage with a trajectory score of 50.0 out of 100, placing it at the 49th percentile nationally. These metrics suggest a rental-focused market with limited residential expansion, contrasting with stronger growth regions elsewhere in the South East.
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- 1Property prices up 1.7% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 6.7% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.9% per year
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What's changing in Chatham · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 0.1 points this month to 50/100, driven mainly by safety.
60 planning applications submitted in ME4 over the last six months.
Chatham (ME4) common questions
Is Chatham up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Chatham (ME4) as Early. Its trajectory score is 50/100 (Average), in the top 49% of districts nationally. The score is down 1.2 points over the last 12 months.
Is Chatham safe?
Chatham has a safety score of 25/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Chatham?
The average property price in Chatham (ME4) is £334k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 1.7% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Chatham?
The median monthly rent in Chatham (ME4) is £1,227 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Chatham?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Bury St Edmunds (IP28), Newmarket (CB8), Witham (CM8), Haverhill (CB9), Bury St Edmunds (IP29). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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