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Hempstead & Wigmore

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About

Hempstead and Wigmore form a residential district on the northern edge of Medway, primarily characterised by post-war housing estates. The area is dominated by terraced and semi-detached homes, with several large retail parks and supermarkets serving as major commercial hubs. Its layout is practical, with a network of main roads connecting it to the wider towns of Gillingham and Chatham. The presence of the large Hempstead Valley shopping centre defines much of the local activity and commerce.

A significant green space is the Capstone Valley, a country park with a chalk hill offering views over the Medway towns. This provides a contrast to the built-up residential streets. The area is also home to a campus of the University of Kent, bringing a student population. Local facilities are geared towards everyday needs, with schools, community centres, and medical practices spread throughout the neighbourhoods.

Area overview

On average Hempstead & Wigmore has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 34 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 0.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hempstead & Wigmore is £66,899 per year. There are 2 schools in Hempstead & Wigmore: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Hempstead & Wigmore is home to around 8,094 people, with a population density of about 1,970.2 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
34
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
0.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hempstead & Wigmore Population
8,094
Population density
1,970.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
16.8(-47%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.27(-20%)
Shoplifting
5.07(-37%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.09(-52%)
Vehicle crime
2.84(-25%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,970
86.12%
Indian
328
4.05%
Other White
146
1.8%
Pakistani
87
1.08%
Irish
86
1.06%
Total population: 8,093

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,025
29.98%
Level 3 (A level)
1,287
19.06%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,045
15.47%
No qualifications
1,011
14.97%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
745
11.03%
Total 16+ residents: 6,754

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,634
51.21%
Owns with a mortgage
1,208
37.86%
Private landlord or letting agency
265
8.3%
Other forms of private rent
45
1.41%
Other social rented
23
0.72%
Total households: 3,191

Property prices in Hempstead & Wigmore

Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £425,000 in Hempstead & Wigmore area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £1,060,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Hempstead & Wigmore in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hempstead & Wigmore over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached38£557,500
Flats2£146,750
Semi-Detached27£360,000
Terraced16£293,750

10 years median price trend in Hempstead & Wigmore

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hempstead & Wigmore.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.