The Hoo Peninsula is a rural area in Medway, Kent, surrounded by the River Thames and Medway estuaries. Known for its marshland and nature reserves, it offers a mix of farmland, wetlands, and small villages. The area is home to the RSPB Cliffe Pools, a key site for birdwatching, and has a history tied to maritime and industrial activities, including former munitions factories.
The peninsula has a sparse population, with settlements like Hoo St Werburgh and Cliffe-at-Hoo retaining a quiet, village-like atmosphere. The landscape is flat and open, with views across the water towards Essex and the Isle of Grain. Despite its rural feel, the area has seen some development, including debates over potential infrastructure projects. The Hoo Peninsula remains a contrast to the more urban parts of Medway.
On average Hoo Peninsula has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 80 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Hoo Peninsula is £39,700 per year. There are 2 schools in Hoo Peninsula: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).
Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £319,000 in Hoo Peninsula area, with individual transactions ranging from £145,000 up to £985,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 17 | £410,000 |
| Flats | 3 | £162,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £300,000 |
| Terraced | 17 | £296,000 |
10 years price trend in Hoo Peninsula
ME30AU
Hoo Peninsula
ME30DP
Chapel Road
ME30EN
Chapel Road
ME38QT
Fenn Street
ME39HF
Main Road
ME39PN
Binney Road
ME39QX
St David's Road
ME39ST
Mallard Way
ME39TQ
Birch Road
ME30AG
Hoo Peninsula
ME39RB
High Street
ME39NJ
Jacob's Lane
ME39SW
Marshland View
ME39SA
Hoo Peninsula
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Allhallows Road
ME30EE
Fry Close
ME30EH
Hoo Peninsula
ME38QD
Ratcliffe Highway
ME38RN
Ratcliffe Highway
ME39AP
Armytage Close
ME39EJ
Shelduck Close
ME39PG
Stoke Road
ME39PZ
Avery Way
ME39QA
Avery Way
ME39QB
Queensway
ME38GJ
Roper's Lane
ME39SL
Allhallows Road
ME39SS
Button Drive
ME39TE
Park End View
ME39TH
Damson Drive
ME39XQ
Hogarth Close
ME30BN
Hoo Peninsula
ME30BW
Hoo Peninsula
ME30HA
Grain Road
ME39AW
Everest Drive
ME39BA
Butt Haw Close
ME39QJ
Avery Close
ME39RD
Allhallows Road
ME39RG
Shepherds Way
ME39SP
Allhallows Road
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Hoo Peninsula
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.