Side-by-side comparison of ME3 Rochester and ME7 Gillingham covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
ME7 is the more affordable option at £259,000 median vs £365,000 in ME3. ME3 has lower recorded crime (2,073 vs 8,275 offences over 13 months). ME7 has notably better broadband connectivity.
| Metric | ME3 Rochester | ME7 Gillingham |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £365,000 | £259,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,329 | £2,329 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 2,073 | 8,275 |
| Outstanding Schools | 1.0 | — |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 21.9 | 64.6 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 74.0 | 97.0 |
| EPC Median Score | 72.0 | 67.0 |
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData.
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData. EPC: DLUHC Energy Performance of Buildings Register.