Steerforth Close, Rochester
House prices, sold prices and local information for ME1 2JD.
At a glance
3 property sales on Steerforth Close, Rochester have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2021. The most recent sale was on 20 Jun 2025. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £310,000. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2021; 1 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Steerforth Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Steerforth Close has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all ME1 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 2 | £310,000 | 20 Jun 2025 |
| Terraced | 1 | £263,000 | 17 Mar 2021 |
Sold prices on Steerforth Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9, Steerforth Close ME1 2JD | 20 Jun 2025 | £270,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 5, Steerforth Close ME1 2JD | 15 Apr 2021 | £350,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 12, Steerforth Close ME1 2JD | 17 Mar 2021 | £263,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 5, Steerforth Close ME1 2JD | 25 Sep 2019 | £170,000 | Semi-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.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 5, Steerforth Close | £170,000 (Sep 2019) → £350,000 (Apr 2021) | +106% over 2 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Steerforth Close
Crime
476 crimes were reported within about a mile of Steerforth Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 70% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 176 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 76 |
| Shoplifting | 72 |
| Other theft | 36 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 30 |
| Vehicle crime | 23 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Steerforth Close is in or near 3 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Tidal River Medway from Allington to Cuxton Flood alert area
- Tidal River Medway and Medway estuary Flood alert area
- Tidal Medway, Medway estuary and Isle of Grain Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Steerforth Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's Infant School 60 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Delce Academy 287 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| The Rochester Grammar School 1,206 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| St William of Perth Roman Catholic Primary School 211 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School 1,555 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Outstanding Report | 0.4 mi |
| Crest Infant School 121 pupils | Primary | 4–7 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School 1,084 pupils | Secondary Roman Catholic | 11–18 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Balfour Infant School 244 pupils | Primary | 5–7 | 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 and local GPs
Train stations
- Chatham station 0.9 mi · 17 min walk
- Rochester station 1.0 mi · 21 min walk
- Strood station 1.5 mi · 30 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Weller Avenue (N-bound, Weller Avenue) 2 min walk
- Havisham Close Shops (N-bound, Weller Avenue) 3 min walk
- Havisham Close Shops (S-bound, Weller Avenue) 3 min walk
- Weller Avenue (S-bound, Weller Avenue) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- City Way Surgery
65-67 City Way, Rochester · 0.4 mi - Thorndike Partnership
Health Care Centre, Longley Road, Rochester · 0.4 mi - Borstal Village Surgery
25 Wouldham Road, Borstal, Rochester · 0.9 mi - Maidstone Road Surgery
262 Maidstone Road, Chatham · 1.1 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 5 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: decile 5 of 10 · Crime: decile 3 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 67.5% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 30.6% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 1.8% | 17.1% |
| Households | 757 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 17.9% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 69.7% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 12.4% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,747 |
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.
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.
Nearby streets in ME1
- Maidstone Road£365k
- High Street£333k
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- Wilson Avenue£318k
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- The Tideway£310k
- High Street£258k
- Rochester Road£263k
- Rochester Avenue£267k
- St Williams Way£333k