Hoo St Werburgh and High Halstow are rural villages located on the Hoo Peninsula in Medway, Kent. The area is characterised by open farmland, marshland, and scattered woodland, with the River Medway and Thames Estuary nearby. Hoo St Werburgh serves as the main village, offering local amenities, while High Halstow is smaller and more secluded, surrounded by nature reserves like the RSPB Northward Hill. The landscape is flat and quiet, with a mix of traditional cottages and newer housing developments.
The villages have strong ties to agriculture and wildlife conservation, with many walking trails and birdwatching spots. The Hoo Peninsula’s isolation has preserved its rural feel, though it is within commuting distance of Rochester and London. Local landmarks include St Werburgh’s Church and the remains of Cooling Castle, linked to Charles Dickens’ "Great Expectations." The area appeals to those seeking a slower pace of life, with easy access to coastal and countryside scenery.
On average Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 80 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow is £52,800 per year. There are 4 schools in Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).
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Half Moon Way
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Half Moon Way
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Beacon Hill Lane
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Bell's Lane
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Hogarth Close
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Gamelan Crescent
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Berberis Gardens
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Pepperidge Way
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Bell's Lane
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Bell's Lane
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Rochester Crescent
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Upnor Road
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High Street
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Brissenden Close
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Roper's Green Lane
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Oastfield Close
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Chattenden Lane
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Miskin Road
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Main Road
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Sharnal Street
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Vidgeon Avenue
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Knights Road
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Rivenhall Court
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Sanctus Court
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Fourwents Road
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Moat Lane
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Main Road
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Broadwood Road
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Lodge Hill Lane
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Cardigan Close
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Elmwood Road
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Linton Dann Close
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Gudgeon Crescent
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Belfry Drive
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Willowbank Drive
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Church Street
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Berberis Gardens
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Miskin Road
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Mercian Road
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Clayhill Gardens
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Kingshill Drive
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Sharnal Street
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The Street
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Killick Road
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Cody Close
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Valentine Drive
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Elm Avenue
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Elmwood Road
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Main Road
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Eden Road
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Longfield Avenue
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Hagelstowe Avenue
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Potters Court
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Wylie Road
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Potters Court
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St Werburgh Crescent
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Knights Road
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Grandsire Gardens
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Caudron Way
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Briar Lane
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Main Road
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Main Road
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Cutter Close
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Upchat Road
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Brissenden Close
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Elmwood Road
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Lodge Hill Lane
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Coombe Road
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Aveling Close
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Killick Road
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Main Road
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Bell's Lane
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Elmwood Road
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Clinch Street
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Stoke Road
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Bell's Lane
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Tenor Drive
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Dunnock Drive
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Chattenden Lane
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Christmas Lane
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Dux Court Road
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Cooling Road
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Longfield Avenue
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Marsh Crescent
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Aveling Close
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Robson Drive
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Main Road
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Baryntyne Crescent
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Tenor Drive
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Rochester Crescent