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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
4/10
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
16.37(-48%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.88(-20%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.52(-45%)
Vehicle crime
2.57(-31%)
Other crime
2.44(+29%)
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 103 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 in Parkwood West area, with individual transactions ranging from £155,000 up to £575,000.

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
Semi-Detached27£355,000
Flats5£163,000
Detached24£364,000
Terraced47£290,000

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

ME89SN

Walsingham Close

ME89RZ

Culpepper Road

ME89SL

Wildman Close

ME89RG

Nares Road

ME89UW

Old Castle Walk

ME80LJ

Maidstone Road

ME89UG

Old Castle Walk

ME89PP

Parkwood Green

ME89LB

Glynne Close

ME89UR

Long Catlis Road

ME89LE

Campleshon Road

ME89PG

Deanwood Drive

ME89PS

Stoneacre Close

ME89EA

Gayhurst Close

ME89UY

Hawbeck Road

ME89QZ

Sedley Close

ME89TW

Long Catlis Road

ME89PU

Foxburrow Close

ME89RS

Culpepper Road

ME89QS

Lubbock Walk

ME89PR

Long Catlis Road

ME89NW

Lineacre Close

ME89TF

Capel Close

ME89UT

Rycaut Close

ME89SH

Wollaston Close

ME89NT

Hallwood Close

ME89LQ

Brackwood Close

ME89QJ

Readscroft Road

ME80LW

Chart Place

ME89EW

Tanker Hill

ME89ET

Deanwood Close

ME89DR

Kenilworth Drive

ME89QG

Readscroft Road

ME89NQ

Parker Close

ME89NX

Donet Close

ME89PB

Cheney Close

ME89SE

Collings Walk

ME89PD

Queendown Avenue

ME89PT

Long Catlis Road

ME89JY

De Mere Close

ME80LN

Chart Place

ME89EN

Wimbourne Drive

ME89LD

Holtwood Close

ME89NA

Barleycorn Drive

ME89RT

Culpepper Road

ME89QF

Conyers Walk

ME89LY

Chesham Drive

ME89QN

Lovelace Close

ME89UJ

Peverel Green

ME89NU

Queendown Avenue

ME89LP

Deanwood Drive

ME89TH

Long Catlis Road

ME89RJ

Collet Walk

ME89ND

Clavell Close

ME89PX

Foxburrow Close

ME89QX

Roper Close

ME89TR

Hawbeck Road

ME89DP

Kenilworth Drive

ME89EB

Kenilworth Drive

ME89RN

Beke Road

ME89RX

Collet Walk

ME80HY

Maidstone Road

ME89DN

Chalfont Drive

ME89JX

Lonsdale Drive

ME89HA

Findlay Close

ME89QL

Collet Walk

ME89LF

Campleshon Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.