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Princes Park

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About

Princes Park ward lies in the southern part of the Medway Towns, primarily encompassing the residential suburb of Walderslade. The area is characterised by post-war housing estates, with a mix of detached and semi-detached homes built across gently sloping terrain. Local shopping needs are served by the Walderslade Village centre, which provides essential retail and services. The ward is bordered by the A229 and the M2 motorway, which define its eastern and northern edges respectively.

A notable local feature is the large, wooded expanse of Darland Banks, a designated Local Nature Reserve that offers walking paths and views over the surrounding valleys. The residential streets are generally quiet, with several schools and community facilities like the Walderslade Woods Community Centre serving the population. The overall landscape is one of suburban greenery, with mature trees and gardens prevalent throughout the neighbourhood.

Area overview

On average Princes Park has average deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 13.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Princes Park is £56,927 per year. The median sale price in Princes Park is £297,500 (around £399 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £265,000 and £370,000. There are 2 schools in Princes Park: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

10/10

Crimes per 1k residents

N/A

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

3/10

Connectivity

N/A

Property prices in Princes Park

Median price: £297,500

Price per sq ft: £399

Sales (last 12 months): 115

Typical range (middle 50%): £265K – £370K

Based on 115 recent sales, the median property price is £297,500 (about £399 per square foot) in Princes Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £675,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Princes Park over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	26	£442,500	£394	£337,500	£389,875	£465,000	£568,750
Semi-Detached	30	£304,000	£427	£237,900	£267,000	£348,750	£455,500
Terraced	55	£280,000	£399	£210,550	£260,000	£300,000	£345,100
Flats	4	£123,750	£219	£106,500	£112,500	£147,375	£183,075

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Princes Park

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Princes Park.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£335,600	£122,000	£245,000	£205,000
2017	£350,000	£126,500	£237,500	£210,000
2018	£360,000	£90,000	£250,000	£210,000
2019	£362,500	£110,000	£250,000	£212,500
2020	£382,000	£87,500	£267,000	£224,500
2021	£407,500	£139,250	£272,000	£235,000
2022	£444,000	£115,000	£300,500	£258,000
2023	£405,000	£120,000	£308,500	£270,000
2024	£430,000	£116,250	£341,250	£270,000
2025	£450,000	£106,000	£305,000	£278,000
2026	£400,000	£132,500	£290,000	£280,000

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Princes Park.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£312	£258	£296	£306
2017	£312	£232	£335	£308
2018	£339	£170	£342	£328
2019	£322	£205	£349	£322
2020	£345	£185	£340	£325
2021	£364	£250	£360	£363
2022	£412	£232	£429	£397
2023	£402	£273	£430	£398
2024	£380	£201	£382	£399
2025	£375	£189	£402	£381
2026	£408	£385	£457	£406

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Medway district.

Band A£1,552

Band B£1,811

Band C£2,070

Band D£2,329

Band E£2,846

Band F£3,363

Band G£3,881

Band H£4,657

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Princes Park ward.

Local councillors

Alex Hyne

Princes Park - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Robbie Lammas