High Bank, Rochester
House prices, sold prices and local information for ME1 2XJ.
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At a glance
7 property sales on High Bank, Rochester have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £478,000. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £456,786. Recorded sale prices on High Bank range from £340,000 to £560,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on High Bank compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. High Bank has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all ME1 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 7 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £456,786 | 17 Dec 2025 |
Sold prices on High Bank
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11, High Bank ME1 2XJ | 17 Dec 2025 | £478,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 6C, High Bank ME1 2XJ | 19 May 2022 | £560,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 9, High Bank ME1 2XJ | 28 Jun 2021 | £470,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 16, High Bank ME1 2XJ | 3 May 2019 | £452,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 17, High Bank ME1 2XJ | 25 Sep 2018 | £437,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 8, High Bank ME1 2XJ | 24 Aug 2018 | £460,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 10, High Bank ME1 2XJ | 9 Mar 2016 | £340,000 | Detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
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Schools near High Bank
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balfour Infant School 244 pupils | Primary | 5–7 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Crest Infant School 121 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Delce Academy 287 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| Balfour Junior School 480 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| The Rochester Grammar School 1,206 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| St Peter's Infant School 60 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School 1,555 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Outstanding Report | 0.5 mi |
| St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School 1,084 pupils | Secondary Roman Catholic | 11–18 | Report | 0.5 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Chatham station 0.8 mi · 16 min walk
- Rochester station 1.3 mi · 25 min walk
- Strood station 1.8 mi · 36 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Wisdom Hospice (adj, St Williams Way) 1 min walk
- Wisdom Hospice (opp, St Williams Way) 1 min walk
- Pattens Lane junction (adj, City Way) 1 min walk
- Pattens Lane junction (opp, City Way) 1 min walk
GP surgeries
- City Way Surgery
65-67 City Way, Rochester · 0.1 mi - Thorndike Partnership
Health Care Centre, Longley Road, Rochester · 0.7 mi - Maidstone Road Surgery
262 Maidstone Road, Chatham · 0.8 mi - Bryant Street Medical Practice
James Williams Healthy Living Ctr, Pentagon Centre, Chatham · 1.1 mi
Supermarkets
- Asda Express Asda Rochester Express Petrol · 0.1 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Dickens Estate · 0.2 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Pattens Lane · 0.5 mi
- Marks and Spencer BP M&S Chatham BP · 0.5 mi
Pharmacies
- Karsons Pharmacy · 0.1 mi
- Rochester Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
- Karsons Pharmacy · 0.5 mi
Dentists
- Rochester Healthy Living Centre · 0.6 mi
- Dental Surgery · 0.7 mi
- City Way Dental Practice · 0.7 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 7 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 6 of 10 |
| Employment | 7 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 7 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 6 of 10 |
| Crime | 6 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 9 of 10 |
| Living environment | 5 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 79.4% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 14.1% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 6.5% | 17.1% |
| Households | 596 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 18.8% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 62.6% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 18.6% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,493 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 92% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 94% | 92% |
Share of homes across Medway with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
Energy ratings and home sizes on High Bank
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Who lives around High Bank
Ethnic group
| Here | Medway | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 79.2% | 84.3% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 10.1% | 5.9% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| Other ethnic group | 2.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 2.2% | 2.8% |
Religion
| Here | Medway | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 41.6% | 45.1% |
| No religion | 41.3% | 43% |
| Sikh | 4.6% | 1.6% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 5.5% |
| Muslim | 4% | 2.7% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.1% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.4% |
Country of birth
| Here | Medway | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83% | 86.2% |
| Born outside the UK | 17% | 13.8% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Medway | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 32.4% | 25.6% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 17.3% | 18% |
| No qualifications | 15.4% | 19.4% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 14.9% | 15.9% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 10.9% | 12.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.4% | 6.1% |
| Other qualifications | 2.7% | 3% |
General health
| Here | Medway | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.1% | 47.5% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 34.6% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 12.8% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 4% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.1% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Medway | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 43.2% | 40.9% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 31.1% | 28.9% |
| No cars or vans in household | 16.7% | 19.2% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 9% | 11% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Medway.
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Estate agents near High Bank
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- Wards 2.3 mi
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