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About

Horsted is a residential area located in the Medway Towns, Kent. It is situated near Chatham and Gillingham, with good transport links to the A2 and M2. The area features a mix of housing, including post-war estates and more modern developments, catering to families and commuters.

Local amenities include schools, parks, and shopping facilities, with the nearby Pentagon Centre offering additional retail options. The area is known for its proximity to the Great Lines Heritage Park, providing green space for recreation. Horsted also has industrial and business parks, contributing to local employment opportunities.

Area overview

On average Horsted has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 67 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 of residents in Horsted is £48,000 per year. There are 4 schools in Horsted: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
67
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
11.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 95 recent sales, the median property price is £321,750 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
Detached18£428,750
Flats8£239,500
Semi-Detached54£317,500
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

ME59TE

Barberry Avenue

ME59XE

Amethyst Avenue

ME46FP

Pilots View

ME50TD

Silverweed Road

ME50TF

Brent Close

ME50TZ

King George Road

ME12TF

Argyle Close

ME50NF

Bleakwood Road

ME50PF

Barrington Close

ME50TB

Snodhurst Avenue

ME59SH

Watson Avenue

ME59SQ

Maidstone Road

ME59TB

Barberry Avenue

ME46FN

Dakota Drive

ME46HZ

Maidstone Road

ME50QS

Weeds Wood Road

ME59SJ

Watson Avenue

ME46EF

Elliotts Way

ME46JE

Maidstone Road

ME50LY

Bradfields Avenue West

ME50TA

Snodhurst Avenue

ME59TR

Concord Avenue

ME46BU

Pilots View

ME46FU

Dakota Drive

ME59TS

Concord Avenue

ME59UP

Greenway

ME59XA

Maidstone Road

ME46JL

Maidstone Road

ME59XD

Vale Drive

ME50QX

Silverweed Road

ME50UP

Gorse Avenue

ME59SY

Crescent Way

ME59SZ

Crescent Way

ME50FB

Acres Green Close

ME50UZ

Myrtle Crescent

ME59TX

Amethyst Avenue

ME46FW

Dakota Drive

ME59FA

Glayton Gardens

ME59SF

Maidstone Road

ME59XG

West Drive

ME46PD

The Ridgeway

ME50PG

Barrington Close

ME50TJ

King George Road

ME50TX

King George Road

ME59AJ

Chestnut Avenue

ME59FD

Maidstone Road

ME59SL

Woodhurst

Data Sources

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