Lordswood & Walderslade is a residential ward situated on the southern edge of the Medway urban area, bordering the Kent countryside. It is primarily composed of post-war housing estates, with a mix of detached and semi-detached homes. The area is characterised by quiet, leafy streets and numerous small greens and wooded patches, reflecting its partial development on former woodland. Local shopping is focused on a few parades, including the Walderslade Village Centre.
The ward's geography is defined by the steep slopes of the Walderslade valley, with housing estates like Weeds Wood and Glencoe built along its sides. Lordswood and Capstone are large adjacent parks offering extensive woodland, meadows, and a children's farm, providing significant green space. The M2 motorway cuts through the northern part of the area, separating some neighbourhoods. A notable local feature is the Capstone Farm Country Park, which includes a former chalk quarry now popular for walking and wildlife.
Area overview
On average Lordswood & Walderslade has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 7.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Lordswood & Walderslade is £58,582 per year. There are 4 schools in Lordswood & Walderslade: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).
Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
7%
Connectivity
N/A
Property prices in Lordswood & Walderslade
Based on 166 recent sales, the median property price is £310,000 in Lordswood & Walderslade area, with individual transactions ranging from £113,000 up to £960,000.
Price distribution per property type (last
year)
Price distribution by property type for Lordswood & Walderslade 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 Lordswood & Walderslade over the last year.
Type
Sales
Median
5th percentile
25th percentile (Lower quartile)
75th percentile (Upper quartile)
95th percentile
Detached
27
£450,000
£319,000
£405,000
£510,000
£669,000
Flats
14
£156,000
£115,600
£131,250
£194,500
£218,750
Semi-Detached
61
£355,000
£250,000
£285,000
£385,000
£495,000
Terraced
64
£294,500
£211,200
£266,500
£315,000
£349,250
10 years median price trend
in Lordswood & Walderslade
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lordswood & Walderslade.
