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About

Horsted is a residential district located on the eastern edge of Medway, primarily characterised by post-war housing estates. The area is dominated by rows of semi-detached and terraced homes, with several local parks and green spaces providing recreational areas for residents. Its layout is functional, with a small cluster of local shops and services catering to daily needs.

The area is bordered by the main railway line to London, a constant feature of the local soundscape. A notable landmark is the large, elevated water tower situated near the key road junction, a visible marker from various points in the neighbourhood. The surrounding landscape includes open fields and pockets of woodland, particularly towards the northern boundaries.

Area overview

On average Horsted has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Horsted is £57,789 per year. There are 4 schools in Horsted: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Horsted is home to around 7,087 people, with a population density of about 2,963.3 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
52
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
11.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Horsted Population
7,087
Population density
2,963.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.55(-22%)
Shoplifting
12.42(+55%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.58(-9%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.21(-4%)
Other theft
4.94(-11%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,588
78.82%
Indian
310
4.37%
Other White
283
3.99%
African
253
3.57%
Other
118
1.66%
Total population: 7,090

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,448
25.14%
No qualifications
1,189
20.64%
Level 3 (A level)
1,004
17.43%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
873
15.16%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
637
11.06%
Total 16+ residents: 5,760

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,107
38.46%
Owns with a mortgage
1,107
38.46%
Private landlord or letting agency
258
8.96%
Other social rented
222
7.71%
Shared ownership
80
2.78%
Total households: 2,878

Property prices in Horsted

Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 in Horsted area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £870,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Horsted 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 Horsted over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached17£430,000
Flats10£230,000
Semi-Detached47£315,000
Terraced15£285,000

10 years median price trend in Horsted

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Horsted.

All postcodes in Horsted

ME59SH

Watson Avenue

ME46FW

Dakota Drive

ME12SJ

Wilson Avenue

ME46FB

Navigator Close

ME46BQ

Elliotts Way

ME46FE

Rogallo Place

ME46FR

Dakota Drive

ME46JN

Maidstone Road

ME50ND

Walderslade Road

ME50XJ

Hurstwood

ME50TQ

The Hawthorns

ME59UX

Greenway

ME59TG

Madden Avenue

ME50NG

Kings Oak Mews

ME46EZ

Pilots View

ME46JJ

Maidstone Road

ME50TP

Snodhurst Avenue

ME46FD

Beaufighter Close

ME46FX

Dakota Drive

ME59TF

Barberry Avenue

ME46FH

De Havilland Walk

ME46NY

Walderslade Road

ME46FL

Bombardier Walk

ME46NZ

Walderslade Road

ME50TH

Harptree Drive

ME50UN

Gorse Avenue

ME50PQ

Walderslade Road

ME50TT

King George Road

ME50UD

Silverweed Road

ME59UT

Binland Grove

ME46EQ

Windsock Road

ME46PB

The Ridgeway

ME59UU

Binland Grove

ME46NX

Walderslade Road

ME59TA

Barberry Avenue

ME59TW

Holland Road

ME46FF

Brimmer Way

ME50UG

Gorse Avenue

ME59TN

Holland Road

ME12SH

Wilson Avenue

ME50LT

Walderslade Road

ME50QR

Weeds Wood Road

ME59TT

Concord Avenue

ME59XB

Vale Drive

ME12XY

Horsted Way

ME46JG

Maidstone Road

ME50NJ

Sussex Drive

ME46FG

Dakota Drive

ME50TS

Brake Avenue

ME59TD

Field Close

ME59TQ

Madden Avenue

ME50TU

King George Road

ME59SE

Maidstone Road

ME50QT

Silverweed Road

ME50UJ

Gorse Avenue

ME46BF

Pilots View

ME46FJ

Beaufighter Close

ME46FQ

Pilots View

ME46GA

Pilots View

ME59TJ

Madden Avenue

ME50UL

Gorse Avenue

ME59UN

Highview Drive

ME46FZ

Beaufighter Close

ME46FY

Beaufighter Close

ME50TG

Brent Close

ME50UE

Argent Terrace

ME50UH

Gorse Avenue

ME50LL

Walderslade Road

ME46FS

Dakota Drive

ME59SN

Watson Avenue

ME50TL

Quickthorn Crescent

ME59TP

Hook Close

ME50NQ

Walderslade Road

ME59TU

Amethyst Avenue

ME59UY

Greenway

ME50UX

Gorse Avenue

ME50UY

Gorse Avenue

ME50NH

Walderslade Road

ME12SZ

Wallace Road

ME59SB

Rochester Road

ME50PA

Walderslade Road

ME50XA

Saffron Way

ME12TE

St Stephens Mews

ME59SG

Watson Avenue

ME50UU

Heather Close

ME59SD

Maidstone Road

ME50FA

Campanula Court

ME50SX

Snodhurst Avenue

ME59TH

Madden Avenue

ME50TN

Snodhurst Avenue

ME59SW

Thorndale Close

ME59TL

Hillview Way

ME59UA

Concord Avenue

ME50TR

Brake Avenue

ME50UA

Meadow Close

ME50AZ

King George Road

ME50UW

Gorse Avenue

ME59UJ

Highview Drive

ME59UR

Shirley Avenue

ME59XE

Hurst Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.