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Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow

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About

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.

Area overview

On average Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 76 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).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
76
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
11.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow Population
12,142
Population density
433.9 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,709
88.23%
African
346
2.85%
Other White
294
2.42%
Indian
162
1.33%
Irish
84
0.69%
Total population: 12,137

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,953
41.85%
Owns outright
1,528
32.74%
Other social rented
484
10.37%
Private landlord or letting agency
424
9.09%
Shared ownership
115
2.46%
Total households: 4,667

Property prices in Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow

Based on 167 recent sales, the median property price is £355,000 in Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £850,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow 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 Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached33£502,500
Flats15£200,000
Semi-Detached78£366,500
Terraced41£315,000

10 years median price trend in Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow.

All postcodes in Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow

ME38SS

Hill Farm Close

ME38TD

Longfield Avenue

ME39DQ

Linton Dann Close

ME39YE

Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow

ME24WW

Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow

ME38LT

Hoo Common

ME38RZ

Dux Court Road

ME38SP

Clinch Street

ME39AX

Flack Gardens

ME39DP

Knights Road

ME39EY

Herdsdown

ME39JT

St Johns Road

ME39JW

Kingshill Drive

ME38DX

Gypsy Way

ME38GL

Farmstead Road

ME38NF

Searchlight Heights

ME38NL

Chattenden Lane

ME38NS

Central Terrace

ME38SH

The Street

ME38SW

Christmas Lane

ME39LL

Main Road

ME24UP

Upnor Road

ME38FU

Hagelstowe Avenue

ME38GW

Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow

ME39DE

Vidgeon Avenue

ME39EX

Main Road

ME39JP

Kingshill Drive

ME39TZ

Armstrong Road

ME38AB

Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow

ME38EF

Main Road

ME38GP

Bardolf Close

ME38NH

Four Elms Hill

ME38SL

Forge Lane

ME38RU

Ruggles Close

ME38SB

Wybournes Lane

ME38SJ

The Street

ME38TH

Christmas Lane

ME39BD

Main Road

ME39DR

Knights Close

ME39FA

Clayhill Gardens

ME39HN

Herdsdown

ME38DR

Cooling Road

ME38PX

Main Road

ME39BQ

Stoke Road

ME38AF

The Street

ME38DP

Common Wall

ME38GU

Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow

ME38GX

Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow

ME38LD

Tudor Grove

ME38NY

Dux Court Road

ME38PY

Coe's Green

ME39DX

Knights Road

ME39EU

Main Road

ME39GL

Main Road

ME39HL

St Werburgh Crescent

ME24WU

Upchat Road

ME38DQ

Main Road

ME38LE

Chattenden Lane

ME38QJ

Sharnal Street

ME38SX

Marsh Crescent

ME38TL

Medway Avenue

ME39BY

Knights Road

ME39DB

Linton Dann Close

ME38EQ

Half Moon Way

ME38HA

Half Moon Way

ME38PF

Beacon Hill Lane

ME39AD

Bell's Lane

ME39BL

Hogarth Close

ME39FH

Gamelan Crescent

ME39FX

Berberis Gardens

ME39FY

Pepperidge Way

ME39HT

Bell's Lane

ME39JA

Bell's Lane

ME39JH

Rochester Crescent

ME39UZ

Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow

ME39XU

Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.