Area Guide – Medway (ME)

Living in Medway (ME)

Crime levels in Medway (ME) are around the England average, several well-rated schools nearby, multiple rail stations serve the area, flood risk is generally low across much of the area, though street-level conditions can vary. Air quality is broadly good, though conditions may vary by street.

At a glance

Quick answers about living in Medway (ME)

Is Medway (ME) a good place to live?

Medway (ME) has crime levels close to the England average, several well-rated schools nearby and rail stations serving the area.

Are there good schools in Medway (ME)?

Yes. 30 schools within 2 mi — 14 Good (Ofsted).

What should buyers or renters check street by street in Medway (ME)?

Flood risk, train noise and air quality can vary by street, so these should be checked using the relevant maps and local tools before choosing a property.

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shield Crime Around England average (93 vs 88 per 1,000)

school Schools 30 schools within 2 mi — 14 Good (Ofsted)

**About Ofsted inspection information:** Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025. Support for displaying newer Ofsted report cards will be added to school summary pages in a future update.
School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
New Brompton College	Secondary	Not rated	0.2 mi
Brompton Academy	Secondary	Not rated	0.2 mi
All Saints Church of England Primary School	Primary	Good	0.3 mi
All Saints Church of England Primary School, Chatham	Primary	Not rated	0.3 mi
Byron Primary School	Primary	Not rated	0.4 mi
New Road Primary School	Primary	Good	0.4 mi
Brompton-Westbrook Primary School	Primary	Good	0.5 mi
Napier Community Primary and Nursery School	Primary	Not rated	0.5 mi
Napier Community Primary and Nursery Academy	Primary	Good	0.5 mi
Chatham Grammar School for Girls	Secondary	Not rated	0.5 mi
Chatham Grammar	Secondary	Good	0.5 mi
Luton Primary School	Primary	Good	0.6 mi
Luton Infant & Nursery School	Primary	Not rated	0.6 mi
Oasis Academy Skinner Street	Primary	Good	0.6 mi
Skinner Street Primary School	Primary	Not rated	0.6 mi
Glencoe Junior School	Primary	Not rated	0.7 mi
Phoenix Primary School	Primary	Good	0.7 mi
Greenvale Primary School	Primary	Good	0.7 mi
Barnsole Primary School	Primary	Good	0.7 mi
Barnsole Junior School	Primary	Not rated	0.7 mi
The Victory Academy	Secondary	Good	0.8 mi
Christchurch High School	Secondary	Not rated	0.8 mi
St Michael Catholic Primary and Nursery School	Primary	Good	0.8 mi
St Michael's RC Primary School	Primary	Not rated	0.8 mi
St Mary's Catholic Primary School	Primary	Good	0.9 mi
Medway Community College	Secondary	Not rated	0.9 mi
The Robert Napier School	Secondary	Not rated	0.9 mi
St John's Church of England Infant School	Primary	Good	0.9 mi
St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School, Chatham	Primary	Not rated	0.9 mi
Richmond Infant School	Primary	Not rated	0.9 mi

directions_railway Transport 3 rail stations within 2 miles of the area centre

Station	Distance
Gillingham (Kent) Rail Station	0.6 mi
Chatham Rail Station	0.8 mi
Rochester Rail Station	1.6 mi

water Flood risk Flood risk is generally low across much of the area — check the flood map for street-level detail

volume_up Train noise Railway noise may affect streets closer to rail lines — use the noise map to check specific locations

air Air quality Good air quality (PM2.5: 7.9 µg/m³) — conditions vary by street

local_hospital Healthcare 77 GP surgeries within 2 miles, with A&E hospitals within easy reach

Name	Type	Distance
THE GLEBE FAMILY PRACTICE	GP Surgery	0.3 mi
THE KINGS FAMILY PRACTICE	GP Surgery	0.3 mi
DAVIES CGJ	GP Surgery	0.5 mi
NELSON ROAD SURGERY	GP Surgery	0.5 mi
DMC BALMORAL GARDENS	GP Surgery	0.5 mi
BALMORAL GARDENS	GP Surgery	0.5 mi
BALMORAL ROAD SURGERY	GP Surgery	0.5 mi
HEALTHY LIVING CENTRE	GP Surgery	0.5 mi
BALMORAL GARDENS BRANCH SURGERY	GP Surgery	0.5 mi
BALMORAL GARDENS GREEN SUITE	GP Surgery	0.5 mi
THE CHURCHILL CLINIC RED SUITE	GP Surgery	0.5 mi
BRYANT STREET MEDICAL CENTRE	GP Surgery	0.6 mi
BRYANT STREET MEDICAL PRACTICE	GP Surgery	0.6 mi
NAPIER ROAD SURGERY	GP Surgery	0.6 mi
UPPER CANTERBURY STREET SURGERY	GP Surgery	0.6 mi
RIVER DRUG & ALCOHOL SERVICE	GP Surgery	0.6 mi
RAILSIDE SURGERY	GP Surgery	0.6 mi
DMC BOOTS PENTAGON	GP Surgery	0.6 mi
THE PENTAGON SURGERY	GP Surgery	0.6 mi
KINGS ROAD CLINIC	GP Surgery	0.7 mi
DR HUXHAM	GP Surgery	0.8 mi
LUTON MEDICAL CENTRE	GP Surgery	0.8 mi
MATRIX MEDICAL PRACTICE	GP Surgery	0.8 mi
STONECROSS AND WEST DRIVE SURGERY	GP Surgery	0.8 mi
BROMPTON MEDICAL CENTRE	GP Surgery	0.8 mi
CHATHAM MEDICAL CENTRE	GP Surgery	0.9 mi
PRINCES PARK MEDICAL CTR	GP Surgery	1.1 mi
SUNLIGHT CENTRE	GP Surgery	1.1 mi
SUNLIGHT CENTRE SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.1 mi
WOODLANDS FAMILY PRACTICE	GP Surgery	1.1 mi
WOODLANDS FAMILY PRACTICE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	1.1 mi
WOODLANDS FAMILY PRACTICE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2	GP Surgery	1.1 mi
BRITANNIA SUITE	GP Surgery	1.3 mi
ENDEAVOUR SUITE	GP Surgery	1.4 mi
HARMONY HOUSE	GP Surgery	1.4 mi
CITY WAY SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.4 mi
THE CHURCHILL CLINIC	GP Surgery	1.4 mi
CHURCHILL CLINIC - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	1.4 mi
ROCHESTER HEALTHY LIVING CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2	GP Surgery	1.4 mi
ROCHESTER COM HEALTH LIV	GP Surgery	1.4 mi
CASTLE MEDICAL PRACTICE	GP Surgery	1.4 mi
WAYFIELD ROAD SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.5 mi
KENT OPHTHALMOLOGY - NKOS	GP Surgery	1.5 mi
WILL ADAMS NHS TREATMENT CENTRE	GP Surgery	1.6 mi
THORNDIKE PARTNERSHIP	GP Surgery	1.6 mi
MAIDSTONE ROAD SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.7 mi
MEDWAY PRACTICES ALLIANCE (MPA)	GP Surgery	1.8 mi
PRINCES PARK MEDICAL CENTRE	GP Surgery	1.8 mi
PRINCES PARK MEDICAL CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE	GP Surgery	1.8 mi
EASTCOURT LANE SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.8 mi
MEDWAY RAINHAM PCN EA	GP Surgery	1.8 mi
MCH PRESCRIBING	GP Surgery	1.8 mi
MCH PALLIATIVE CARE MEDWAY	GP Surgery	1.8 mi
MCH CHILDREN'S SERVICE	GP Surgery	1.8 mi
MCH PHYSIO SWALE	GP Surgery	1.8 mi
MCH TISSUE VIABILITY SWALE	GP Surgery	1.8 mi
MCH STROKE SWALE	GP Surgery	1.8 mi
MCH RESPIRATORY SWALE	GP Surgery	1.8 mi
MCH CARDIOLOGY SWALE	GP Surgery	1.8 mi
MCH PALLIATIVE CARE SWALE	GP Surgery	1.8 mi
INTERMEDIATE CARE	GP Surgery	1.8 mi
ORTHOPAEDIC CLINICAL ASSESS	GP Surgery	1.8 mi
MEDWAY ON CALL CARE OOH	GP Surgery	1.8 mi
HEART FAILURE CLINIC	GP Surgery	1.8 mi
DIABETES CLINIC	GP Surgery	1.8 mi
MEDWAY & SWALE HEALTH HUB	GP Surgery	1.8 mi
WINCHESTER HOUSE	GP Surgery	1.8 mi
TWYDALL CLINIC	GP Surgery	1.9 mi
TWYDALL CLINIC	GP Surgery	1.9 mi
TWYDALL CLINIC	GP Surgery	1.9 mi
TWYDALL CLINIC	GP Surgery	1.9 mi
TWYDALL GREEN SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.9 mi
WALDERSLADE MEDICAL CENTRE SURGERY D	GP Surgery	1.9 mi
ST MARY'S ISLAND SURGERY	GP Surgery	1.9 mi
MEDWAY CENTRAL PCN EAS	GP Surgery	1.9 mi
MARITIME HEALTH PARTNERSHIP	GP Surgery	1.9 mi
WALTHAM ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE	GP Surgery	1.9 mi
MEDWAY MARITIME HOSPITAL	A&E Hospital	0.1 mi