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About

Parkwood East is a residential neighborhood situated in the southeastern part of Medway, primarily characterized by its housing estates and suburban layout. The area is dominated by a mix of semi-detached and detached homes, with numerous cul-de-sacs and quiet streets. It contains essential local amenities, including a primary school, a community center, and several small convenience stores serving the immediate population. The layout is functional, with green spaces integrated between housing developments.

A notable local feature is the proximity to the M2 motorway, which provides major road connectivity but also influences the area's soundscape. The neighborhood is bordered by larger areas of open farmland and woodland to the east, offering accessible walking routes. Public transport is focused on bus services connecting residents to Chatham and Gillingham town centers for broader shopping and employment needs.

Area overview

On average Parkwood East has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 35 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 2.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Parkwood East is £68,715 per year. There are 1 schools in Parkwood East: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Parkwood East is home to around 6,254 people, with a population density of about 1,565.8 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
35
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
2.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Parkwood East Population
6,254
Population density
1,565.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
13.11(-58%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.76(-50%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.8(-25%)
Other theft
4.64(-17%)
Vehicle crime
4.48(+18%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,558
88.86%
Other White
133
2.13%
Indian
109
1.74%
African
66
1.06%
Other
52
0.83%
Total population: 6,255

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,238
25.17%
Level 3 (A level)
1,063
21.61%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
861
17.51%
No qualifications
667
13.56%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
599
12.18%
Total 16+ residents: 4,918

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,091
44.51%
Owns outright
941
38.39%
Private landlord or letting agency
314
12.81%
Other social rented
38
1.55%
Other forms of private rent
36
1.47%
Total households: 2,451

Property prices in Parkwood East

Based on 90 recent sales, the median property price is £306,500 in Parkwood East area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £650,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Parkwood East 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 Parkwood East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached9£510,000
Flats8£224,250
Semi-Detached28£363,000
Terraced45£295,000

10 years median price trend in Parkwood East

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

All postcodes in Parkwood East

ME88PB

Harvesters Close

ME88PL

Mierscourt Road

ME89JF

Wheatcroft Grove

ME88RD

Mierscourt Road

ME89LU

Tyler Drive

ME89JG

Goldsmith Road

ME88FJ

Minstrel Close

ME88FP

Challenger Close

ME88JS

Silverspot Close

ME89JH

Cragie Walk

ME88EU

Endeavour Drive

ME88RH

Sandringham Road

ME89HX

Lonsdale Drive

ME88LG

Honey Bee Glade

ME88DF

The Crofters

ME88TG

Harcourt Gardens

ME88QA

Moor Street

ME88RU

Burnham Walk

ME88PW

Rainham South East

Data Sources

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