Side-by-side comparison of M3 Salford and ME1 Rochester covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
M3 is the more affordable option at £266,065 median vs £301,875 in ME1. M3 has lower recorded crime (11 vs 3,764 offences over 13 months). M3 has notably better broadband connectivity.
| Metric | M3 Salford | ME1 Rochester |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £266,065 | £301,875 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,312 | £2,329 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 11 | 3,764 |
| Outstanding Schools | - | 1.0 |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 62.3 | 48.1 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 97.2 | 97.0 |
| EPC Median Score | 81.0 | 71.0 |
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.