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Rochester
City in Medway, United Kingdom
Overview
Rochester is a historic city set on the River Medway famous for its stunning Norman castle, ancient cathedral, and connection to Charles Dickens. It boasts cobbled streets, lively festivals, and a lively high street lined with independent shops and classic English pubs.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Unitary Authority
Medway
Population
62,982
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
51.39°, 0.51°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
73
Female Safety
74
LGBTQ+ Safety
77
Traffic Safety
71
Food Safety
96
Monthly Cost
$2,748
Local Cost
$1,628
Local Income
$2,550
Cashless
95
English
100
Temperature
10.8°C
Summer Avg
16.9°C
Winter Avg
5.0°C
Record High
30.7°C
Record Low
-5.2°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
680 mm
Internet Speed
219 Mbps
Upload
146 Mbps
Latency
7 ms
City Vibrancy
128
Coworking
0
Cafes
64
Nightlife
45
Parks
19
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
RCS
Distance
4 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 99 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 86/100.
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