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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

ME50XH

Hurstwood

ME59AX

Walderslade Woods

ME59TE

Barberry Avenue

ME12TF

Argyle Close

ME50TB

Snodhurst Avenue

ME59SQ

Maidstone Road

ME59TB

Barberry Avenue

ME46FP

Pilots View

ME50TD

Silverweed Road

ME50TF

Harptree Drive

ME50TZ

King George Road

ME50NF

Bleakwood Road

ME50PF

Barrington Close

ME50QS

Weeds Wood Road

ME59SJ

Watson Avenue

ME46FN

Aviation Walk

ME46HZ

Primrose Close

ME50LY

Walderslade Road

ME50TA

Snodhurst Avenue

ME59TR

Concord Avenue

ME46EF

Elliotts Way

ME46JE

Maidstone Road

ME59TS

Concord Avenue

ME59XD

Vale Drive

ME46BU

Pilots View

ME46FU

Dakota Drive

ME59UP

Shirley Avenue

ME59XA

Vale Drive

ME46JL

Maidstone Road

ME50QX

Silverweed Road

ME50UP

Gorse Avenue

ME59SY

Crescent Way

ME59SZ

Crescent Way

ME50FB

Acres Green Close

ME59TX

Amethyst Avenue

ME50UZ

Myrtle Crescent

ME59FA

Glayton Gardens

ME59XG

West Drive

ME59SF

Maidstone Road

ME50TX

King George Road

ME59FD

Maidstone Road

ME46PD

The Ridgeway

ME50PG

Barrington Close

ME50TJ

Meadside Walk

ME59AJ

Chestnut Avenue

ME59SL

Woodhurst

ME46FT

Dakota Drive

Data Sources

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