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About

Lordswood is a residential area located in the northern part of Medway, Kent. It is primarily known for its large housing estate, built in the mid-20th century, featuring a mix of detached, semi-detached, and terraced homes. The area is bordered by Capstone Road to the north and Walderslade to the south, with easy access to the M2 motorway for commuters. Local amenities include a shopping parade with supermarkets, takeaways, and small businesses, catering to everyday needs.

The area is surrounded by green spaces, including Lordswood Recreation Ground and Capstone Country Park, offering walking trails and outdoor activities. Public transport links include regular bus services connecting Lordswood to Chatham, Gillingham, and Maidstone. While largely residential, the area has a quiet, suburban feel with schools and community facilities serving families. Its proximity to Medway’s larger towns provides convenience while maintaining a more relaxed atmosphere.

Area overview

On average Lordswood has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Lordswood is £46,300 per year. There are 3 schools in Lordswood: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
7.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Lordswood Population
7,916
Population density
4,750.9 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,076
89.38%
African
185
2.34%
Other White
164
2.07%
Indian
101
1.28%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
58
0.73%
Total population: 7,917

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,291
40.76%
Owns outright
1,129
35.65%
Private landlord or letting agency
427
13.48%
Other social rented
187
5.9%
Shared ownership
52
1.64%
Total households: 3,167

Property prices in Lordswood

Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 in Lordswood area, with individual transactions ranging from £160,000 up to £580,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Lordswood 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached10£455,000
Flats5£180,000
Semi-Detached28£345,000
Terraced38£290,000

10 years median price trend in Lordswood

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

All postcodes in Lordswood

ME58SD

Achilles Road

ME58DA

Dargets Road

ME58EE

Kestrel Road

ME58RU

Albemarle Road

ME58ST

Bulldog Road

ME58SZ

Hayfields

ME58TH

Kestrel Road

ME58TB

Albemarle Road

ME58GA

Fanconi Road

ME58PE

Flint Green

ME58SJ

Bulldog Road

ME58SL

Bulldog Road

ME58DG

Duchess Of Kent Drive

ME58FW

Harman Court

ME58NZ

Japonica Close

ME58QR

Ballens Road

ME58QZ

Barrowfields

ME58XZ

Huntersfield Close

ME58NX

Ballens Road

ME58QE

Boston Road

ME58RE

Dargets Road

ME58TN

Lordswood

ME58UU

Conifer Drive

ME58YA

Clandon Road

ME58NR

Lords Wood Lane

ME58PJ

Knole Road

ME58SQ

Pirbright Close

ME58SU

Phoenix Road

ME58UP

Buxton Close

ME58PH

Ballens Road

ME58PZ

Lynton Drive

ME58QU

Darenth Rise

ME58BQ

Dargets Road

ME58DE

Fanconi Road

ME58DQ

Mc Kenzie Road

ME58NA

Dotterel Close

ME58NJ

Lords Wood Lane

ME58PD

Ballens Road

ME58SE

Renown Road

ME58TJ

Sultan Road

ME58UH

Bentley Close

ME58DH

Cooper Road

ME58EN

Duchess Of Kent Drive

ME58RX

Valiant Road

ME58SH

Kirkdale Close

ME58DD

Duchess Of Kent Drive

ME58DF

Duchess Of Kent Drive

ME58HF

Hayfields

ME58JR

Lords Wood Close

ME58NF

Turnstone Road

ME58SP

Achilles Road

ME58UF

Farley Close

ME58UY

Iona Close

ME58BX

Dargets Road

ME58PX

Aintree Road

ME58QD

Courtfield Avenue

ME58QH

Mincers Close

ME58UT

Clandon Road

ME58UW

Albury Close

Data Sources

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