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England / South East / Medway / Capstone

About

The Capstone area in Medway is a residential and commercial district located near Chatham town center. It features a mix of housing, shops, and local amenities, serving as a hub for daily needs. The area includes Capstone Road, a main thoroughfare lined with independent businesses and eateries. Nearby green spaces like Capstone Park provide recreational opportunities for residents.

Transport links are convenient, with bus routes connecting to surrounding areas and Medway towns. The University of Kent’s Medway campus is within walking distance, attracting students and academics. Capstone balances urban convenience with quieter residential streets, making it a practical location for families and professionals. The area’s proximity to Chatham’s high street and the Medway Maritime Hospital adds to its accessibility.

Area overview

On average Capstone has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 22.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Capstone is £45,200 per year. There are 1 schools in Capstone: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
67
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
22.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Capstone Population
6,802
Population density
1,359.3 per km²

Demographics

British
5,692
83.73%
African
269
3.96%
Other White
229
3.37%
Indian
127
1.87%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
65
0.96%
Total population: 6,798

Housing

Owns with a mortgage
967
35.81%
Owns outright
740
27.41%
Other social rented
517
19.15%
Private landlord or letting agency
288
10.67%
Social rents from council
127
4.7%
Total households: 2,700

Property prices in Capstone

Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £297,500 in Capstone area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £645,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached11£450,000
Flats7£75,000
Semi-Detached22£332,500
Terraced34£280,000

10 years price trend in Capstone

All postcodes in Capstone

ME57JN

Swift Crescent

ME57QU

Barleymow Close

ME57RR

Vulcan Close

ME58LD

Bowman Close

ME57NR

Glenwood Close

ME57SG

Hampshire Close

ME57NT

Wordsworth Close

ME57SJ

Devon Close

ME57SW

Somerset Close

ME58LU

Allen Close

ME57NN

Hopewell Drive

ME57QH

Heron Way
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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.