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Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow

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About

The Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow ward occupies the northernmost part of the Medway unitary authority, situated on the Hoo Peninsula. This area is characterised by its expansive marshland and farmland, with the River Medway to the west and the Thames Estuary to the north. The landscape is largely open and low-lying, shaped by centuries of land reclamation. Settlements here, including the villages of Hoo St Werburgh and High Halstow, are surrounded by this rural environment, with a network of narrow lanes connecting them.

The area is defined by its relationship with the surrounding water and its industrial history. The Isle of Grain, at the peninsula's eastern tip, hosts significant energy infrastructure. The RSPB Cliffe Pools, a series of flooded former clay pits, are now an important habitat for wetland birds. The Saxon Shore Way long-distance path traverses the marshes, offering views across the estuarine landscape. This creates a distinct contrast between working industry, conservation efforts, and quiet village life within a single ward.

Area overview

On average Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow has average deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 12% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow is £58,989 per year. The median sale price in Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow is £360,000 (around £393 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £320,500 and £428,000. There are 5 schools in Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
12%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow

Median price: £360,000
Price per sq ft: £393
Sales (last 12 months): 161
Typical range (middle 50%): £321K – £428K

Based on 161 recent sales, the median property price is £360,000 (about £393 per square foot) in Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £1,200,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached35£512,000£393
Semi-Detached82£365,000£401
Terraced34£321,000£402
Flats10£189,250£322

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£360,000£161,000£270,000£245,000
2017£412,500£155,000£285,000£251,000
2018£427,500£172,000£285,000£272,500
2019£392,498£202,995£312,995£270,000
2020£425,000£135,000£325,000£275,000
2021£450,000£175,998£340,000£282,000
2022£466,500£190,500£355,995£331,500
2023£450,000£200,000£367,995£299,500
2024£475,000£170,000£363,930£317,000
2025£512,000£195,750£359,000£315,000
2026£550,000£175,000£372,500£297,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£301£258£287£267
2017£323£262£321£287
2018£299£277£302£291
2019£329£292£334£311
2020£336£258£333£313
2021£350£305£342£335
2022£377£312£380£386
2023£402£323£381£376
2024£393£326£381£348
2025£399£326£385£384
2026£412£321£402£412
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Medway district.

Band A£1,552
Band B£1,811
Band C£2,070
Band D£2,329
Band E£2,846
Band F£3,363
Band G£3,881
Band H£4,657

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow ward.

Local councillors

George Josiah Thomas Crozer

Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

Michael Ian Pearce

Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

Ron Sands

Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

Frequently asked questions about Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow

What is the average house price in Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow?

The median sale price in Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow is £360,000 (about £393 per square foot) based on 161 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow?

Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow has 4 primary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 3 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow?

Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow sits around rank 14,194 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow?

The average household income in Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow is around £58,989 per year, and 12% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow?

Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow is represented by 3 elected councillors: George Josiah Thomas Crozer (Independent), Michael Ian Pearce (Independent) and Ron Sands (Independent).

All postcodesin Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow

ME39JS

Walters Road

ME39AE

Main Road

ME39XS

Herbert Cuckow Grove

ME39UJ

Farman Drive

ME38SS

Hill Farm Close

ME39NL

Jacobs Lane

ME38SD

Wybournes Lane

ME39EN

Trubridge Road

ME39HT

Bells Lane

ME38NB

Elmwood Road

ME39GR

Peninsula Crescent

ME38NR

Lodge Hill Lane

ME39JA

Bells Lane

ME39FF

Tenor Drive

ME38TQ

Harrison Drive

ME38PG

Elmwood Road

ME39DY

Knights Road

ME39EY

Main Road

ME39EP

Killick Road

ME38EQ

Mackintosh Close

ME38NP

Lodge Hill Lane

ME38SF

The Street

ME38NW

Lodge Hill Lane

ME38SR

Clinch Street

ME38PT

Ratcliffe Highway

ME39BH

Street Farm Cottages

ME38PA

Toad Hall Crescent

ME39FD

Bourdon Close

ME38RU

Ruggles Close

ME38LN

Main Road

ME39JB

Bells Lane

ME38QG

Parbrook Road

ME38SH

The Street

ME39FN

Gamelan Crescent

ME39TH

Damson Drive

ME38DX

Gypsy Way

ME38BA

Valentine Drive

ME38AD

Ropers Green Lane

ME39BY

Knights Road

ME38PF

Beacon Hill Lane

ME39XR

Pocock Way

ME39GB

Berberis Gardens

ME39FL

Rivenhall Court

ME38QQ

Sharnal Street

ME39UL

Gamma Court

ME39GD

Bells Lane

ME38QD

Ratcliffe Highway

ME39AS

Whitehouse Close

ME38PR

Main Road

ME39JT

St Johns Road

ME38PP

Main Road

ME39JZ

Fourwents Road

ME38LU

Broadwood Road

ME39XZ

Thomas Aveling Road

ME39AH

Church Street

ME39LZ

Headstock Rise

ME39UN

Martinsyde Grove

ME39TJ

Berry Road

ME39NP

Stoke Road

ME38LZ

Elm Avenue

ME39DR

Knights Close

ME38TF

Harrison Drive

ME39GQ

Paddock Drive

ME38LG

Elm Tree Cottages

ME39FP

Gamelan Walk

ME38FY

Dunnock Drive

ME39FB

Chorister Crescent

ME39EA

Robson Drive

ME39FE

Hemony Grove

ME38QJ

Sharnal Street

ME39AR

Brookside

ME39US

Braeburn Drive

ME39HP

Main Road

ME39LP

Tenor Drive

ME38QX

Winterberry Avenue

ME39UU

Whitworth Close

ME38AN

The Friars

ME39HA

Main Road

ME39FH

Rivenhall Way

ME39EZ

Main Road

ME39LS

Abbots Court

ME39FS

Hedgerows

ME38LT

Hoo Common

ME38PH

Swinton Avenue

ME39XY

Thomas Aveling Road

ME39HX

Bells Lane

ME38GX

Riverbourne Way

ME39GL

Main Road

ME38GB

Sparrow Drive

ME39BJ

Stoke Road

ME38SY

The Street

ME38WH

Saddlers Court

ME39UW

Plough Close

ME38NZ

Lochat Road

ME38SG

Rock Sands Cottages

ME39LJ

Abbotts Court Road

ME38QE

Bellwood Cottages

ME38AF

Britannia Road

ME39ED

Miskin Road

ME38LW

Main Road