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Parkwood West

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About

Parkwood West is a residential neighbourhood situated in the northern part of Medway, bordered by the M2 motorway to the north. The area is characterised by a mix of post-war and more modern suburban housing, with a significant amount of green space integrated into its layout. Local amenities are centred around a parade of shops and a community centre, serving the daily needs of residents. The area provides straightforward road connections to Chatham and Gillingham.

The residential streets are quiet and primarily family-oriented, with several schools and playgrounds within the area. A notable local feature is the large Parkwood Green open space, which includes sports pitches and walking paths. The neighbourhood's proximity to the Medway Valley Park and the M2 offers practical access to both recreation and regional travel, defining its functional character within the wider Medway towns.

Area overview

On average Parkwood West has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 30 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Parkwood West is £57,822 per year. There are 3 schools in Parkwood West: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Parkwood West is home to around 7,390 people, with a population density of about 4,582.7 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
30
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
4.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Parkwood West Population
7,390
Population density
4,582.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
16.1(-49%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.98(-31%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.65(-43%)
Other crime
2.44(+29%)
Vehicle crime
2.03(-46%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,692
90.54%
Other White
114
1.54%
Indian
100
1.35%
African
73
0.99%
Irish
56
0.76%
Total population: 7,391

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,375
22.84%
Level 3 (A level)
1,168
19.4%
No qualifications
1,149
19.09%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
984
16.35%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
759
12.61%
Total 16+ residents: 6,020

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,297
42.28%
Owns with a mortgage
1,152
37.55%
Private landlord or letting agency
382
12.45%
Social rents from council
115
3.75%
Other social rented
57
1.86%
Total households: 3,068

Property prices in Parkwood West

Based on 87 recent sales, the median property price is £305,000 in Parkwood West area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £550,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Parkwood West 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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached18£364,000
Flats4£183,250
Semi-Detached19£350,000
Terraced46£289,500

10 years median price trend in Parkwood West

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

All postcodes in Parkwood West

ME89QS

Lubbock Walk

ME89QZ

Sedley Close

ME89UT

Rycaut Close

ME89LA

Lonsdale Drive

ME89TR

Hawbeck Road

ME89EA

Gayhurst Close

ME89LD

Holtwood Close

ME89RR

Long Catlis Road

ME89TE

Capel Close

ME89EN

Wimbourne Drive

ME89NZ

Queendown Avenue

ME89RH

Moyle Close

ME89NN

Cowbeck Close

ME89NX

Donet Close

ME89RL

Beke Road

ME89SL

Wildman Close

ME89UF

Old Castle Walk

ME89EQ

Sunningdale Drive

ME89EX

Tanker Hill

ME89NT

Hallwood Close

ME80JS

Rainham South East

ME89PS

Stoneacre Close

ME89SZ

Fairfax Close

ME89LP

Deanwood Drive

ME89NW

Lineacre Close

ME89PG

Deanwood Drive

ME89RQ

Nares Road

ME89TT

Sienna Court

ME89QF

Conyers Walk

ME89SY

Rainham South East

ME89LE

Campleshon Road

ME89QX

Roper Close

ME89RG

Nares Road

ME89FB

Wollaston Mews

ME89PP

Parkwood Green

ME89PZ

Foxburrow Close

ME89QH

Chislet Walk

ME89ND

Clavell Close

ME89NG

Goodall Close

ME89QE

Long Catlis Road

ME89UB

Long Catlis Road

ME89UH

Peverel Green

ME89DU

Sandown Drive

ME89SD

Conrad Close

ME89TF

Capel Close

ME89DT

Sandown Drive

ME89NS

Idenwood Close

ME89RX

Collet Walk

ME89SQ

Chipstead Road

ME89TX

Long Catlis Road

ME89PX

Foxburrow Close

ME89RD

Nares Road

ME89TN

Hardinge Close

ME89EE

Sunningdale Drive

ME89LB

Glynne Close

ME89QN

Lovelace Close

ME80LA

Regency Close

ME80LQ

Maidstone Road

ME89QD

Long Catlis Road

ME89TD

Fane Way

ME89LH

Deanwood Drive

ME89NE

Wyvill Close

ME89QT

Thorpe Walk

ME89UW

Old Castle Walk

ME89PW

Rainham South East

ME89TA

Long Catlis Road

ME89TJ

Long Catlis Road

Data Sources

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