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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 30 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
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
30
Deprivation level
2/10
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
14.83(-53%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.86(-4%)
Shoplifting
6.18(-23%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.34(-48%)
Other theft
2.84(-49%)
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 86 recent sales, the median property price is £419,950 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£570,000
Flats2£153,000
Semi-Detached26£366,000
Terraced20£296,250

10 years median price trend in Hempstead & Wigmore

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

All postcodes in Hempstead & Wigmore

ME80RG

Bredhurst Road

ME73RN

Hinton Crescent

ME80PX

Fairview Avenue

ME73DT

Copperpenny Drive

ME73TS

Lullingstone Close

ME73PU

Pear Tree Lane

ME73SW

Hadleigh Court

ME80GW

Eleanor Court

ME73SY

Thistledown Close

ME73QP

Pine Grove

ME73SZ

Sandy Dell

ME80RA

Georgian Way

ME80QU

Bredhurst Road

ME73DR

Marquis Drive

ME73PJ

Old Barn Close

ME80TQ

Norman Close

ME73NT

Cobblestones

ME73SL

Hickory Dell

ME73HJ

Birch Grove

ME73SP

Landor Court

ME73RA

Birch Grove

ME73QR

Pine Grove

ME73RS

Spekes Road

ME80RF

Hanover Drive

ME73NF

Honeysuckle Close

ME80ND

Grain Road

ME73SD

Martin Court

ME73PT

Pear Tree Lane

ME80JX

Maidstone Road

ME73QN

Coppergate

ME73PB

Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre

ME73NN

Star Lane

ME73RB

Birch Grove

ME80RB

Prinys Drive

ME73QE

Hempstead Road

ME73QS

Pine Grove

ME73RT

Spekes Road

ME73NE

Claridge Court

ME73QW

Capstone Road

ME80RH

Bredhurst Road

ME80QJ

Fairview Avenue

ME80LG

Rutland Place

ME73PS

Pear Tree Lane

ME73SX

Wildwood Glade

ME73DX

Lamplighters Close

ME73TB

Lavenda Close

ME73TH

Black Rock Gardens

ME73QB

Harrow Road

ME80TH

Wigmore Road

ME80NB

Grain Road

ME80NW

Maidstone Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.