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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.

Data Sources

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