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Parkwood West

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About

Parkwood West is a residential area located in Medway, Kent. It features a mix of housing, including detached homes, terraced properties, and modern developments. The area is close to local amenities such as schools, shops, and parks, making it convenient for families and commuters. Public transport links provide easy access to nearby towns and Medway’s urban centers.

The neighborhood is surrounded by green spaces, including Parkwood Recreation Ground, which offers sports facilities and walking paths. Nearby schools, such as Parkwood Infant School, cater to young families. The area’s proximity to the M2 motorway makes it a practical choice for those working in Medway or commuting to London. Parkwood West balances suburban living with accessibility to larger towns like Gillingham and Chatham.

Area overview

On average Parkwood West has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 34 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 of residents in Parkwood West is £47,500 per year. There are 3 schools in Parkwood West: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
34
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
4.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 94 recent sales, the median property price is £307,500 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
Detached21£370,000
Flats4£183,250
Semi-Detached22£350,000
Terraced47£285,000

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

ME89QZ

Sedley Close

ME89RS

Culpepper Road

ME89TR

Hawbeck Road

ME89UT

Rycaut Close

ME89LA

Lonsdale Drive

ME89EA

Gayhurst Close

ME89LD

Campleshon Road

ME89RR

Long Catlis Road

ME89TE

Capel Close

ME89NX

Donet Close

ME89NZ

Cheney Close

ME89EN

Wimbourne Drive

ME89NN

Cowbeck Close

ME89RH

Moyle Close

ME89RL

Beke Road

ME89SL

Wildman Close

ME89UF

Nares Road

ME80JS

Parkwood West

ME89EQ

Gainsborough Close

ME89EX

Tanker Hill

ME89NT

Hallwood Close

ME89PS

Hutsford Close

ME89SZ

Fairfax Close

ME89PG

Deanwood Drive

ME89LE

Campleshon Road

ME89LP

Deanwood Drive

ME89NW

Lineacre Close

ME89QX

Roper Close

ME89RG

Nares Road

ME89RQ

Nares Road

ME89TT

Hardinge Close

ME89FB

Matts Hill Road

ME89PP

Parkwood West

ME89PZ

Foxburrow Close

ME89QF

Parkwood West

ME89QH

Parkwood West

ME89SY

Parkwood West

ME89DU

Sandown Drive

ME89ND

Clavell Close

ME89NG

Goodall Close

ME89QE

Long Catlis Road

ME89SD

Conrad Close

ME89TF

Capel Close

ME89UB

Long Catlis Road

ME89UH

Long Catlis Road

ME89DT

Sandown Drive

ME89NS

Idenwood Close

ME89PX

Foxburrow Close

ME89RD

Nares Road

ME89RX

Parkwood West

ME89SQ

Chipstead Road

ME89TX

Long Catlis Road

ME89TN

Hardinge Close

ME80LA

Maidstone Road

ME80LQ

Maidstone Road

ME89LB

Deanwood Drive

ME89EE

Sunningdale Drive

ME89QD

Craddock Way

ME89QN

Lovelace Close

ME89TD

Capel Close

ME89UW

Parkwood West

ME89TA

Long Catlis Road

ME89LH

Deanwood Drive

ME89NE

Deanwood Drive

ME89PW

Parkwood West

ME89TJ

Long Catlis Road

ME89QT

Roper Close

Data Sources

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