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About

Rede Common is a designated Local Nature Reserve situated on the southern edge of Gillingham. The area consists of a mix of open grassland and young woodland, with several informal footpaths crossing the terrain. Its open character provides a contrast to the surrounding urban development.

The site is notable for its geological significance, containing a rare outcropping of Ragstone. This limestone rock formation is a specific feature of the local landscape. The common serves as a habitat for various grassland species and is managed to maintain its ecological value.

Area overview

On average Rede Common has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 90 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the South East average of 84 per 1,000. Approximately 31.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Rede Common is £52,517 per year. The median sale price in Rede Common is £315,000 (around £368 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £295,250 and £345,000. There are 3 schools in Rede Common: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Rede Common is home to around 6,492 people, with a population density of about 5,004.2 per km².

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
90
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
31.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Rede Common Population
6,492
Population density
5,004.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
54.53(+72%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.1(+23%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.93(+38%)
Public order
5.7(-6%)
Other theft
4.93(-12%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,211
80.21%
Other White
352
5.42%
African
239
3.68%
Indian
120
1.85%
Other
91
1.4%
Total population: 6,497

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,292
25.66%
Level 4+ (Degree)
986
19.58%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
827
16.43%
Level 3 (A level)
790
15.69%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
681
13.53%
Total 16+ residents: 5,035

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
739
29.62%
Owns outright
683
27.37%
Other social rented
619
24.81%
Private landlord or letting agency
256
10.26%
Social rents from council
119
4.77%
Total households: 2,495

Property prices in Rede Common

Median price: £315,000
Price per sq ft: £368
Sales (last 12 months): 40
Typical range (middle 50%): £295K – £345K

Based on 40 recent sales, the median property price is £315,000 (about £368 per square foot) in Rede Common area, with individual transactions ranging from £145,000 up to £510,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rede Common over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£400,000£509
Semi-Detached20£328,000£372
Terraced16£302,750£356
Flats3£148,000£241

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Rede Common

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rede Common.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016—£125,000£250,000£231,250
2017£334,000£159,000£250,500£223,000
2018£440,000£154,000£267,500£230,000
2019£260,000£128,000£264,000£243,000
2020£349,000£160,750£315,000£234,000
2021£387,500£148,000£290,000£250,000
2022£487,500£165,000£335,000£300,000
2023£500,000£172,000£330,000£295,000
2024£390,000£158,000£310,000£260,000
2025£486,750£148,000£330,000£300,000
2026—£155,000£343,000£300,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rede Common.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rede Common.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016—£237£283£281
2017£320£239£295£279
2018£327£283£290£296
2019£260£270£291£301
2020£297£218£312£288
2021£372£231£330£318
2022£404£290£387£355
2023£310£280£374£340
2024£404£282£349£347
2025£413£212£370£356
2026—£228£371£346
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rede Common.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Rede Common in the last year.

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.

Frequently asked questions about Rede Common

Is Rede Common safe?

Rede Common records about 90 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Rede Common?

The median sale price in Rede Common is £315,000 (about £368 per square foot) based on 40 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Rede Common?

Rede Common has 2 primary schools (2 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is Rede Common?

Rede Common scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Rede Common sits around rank 7,705 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Rede Common?

The average household income in Rede Common is around £52,517 per year, and 32% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodesin Rede Common

ME22YL

Daffodil Road

ME22TT

Swale Road

ME22YY

Lancelot Avenue

ME22DW

Witham Way

ME22XN

Albatross Avenue

ME23JP

River Drive

ME22UD

The Shades

ME22SY

Scholars Rise

ME22UA

Sharfleet Drive

ME22TA

Nightingale Court

ME22YP

Elaine Avenue

ME22SX

Carnation Road

ME22US

Strood West

ME22DU

Humber Crescent

ME22EA

Tamar Drive

ME22SG

Seagull Road

ME22HY

Maple Road

ME23JW

River Drive

ME23JT

River Drive

ME22XQ

Bligh Way

ME22ND

Strood West

ME22HE

Dart Close

ME22TU

Stangate Road

ME22SH

Penguin Close

ME22YG

Carnation Road

ME22DG

Woodstock Road

ME22XE

Bligh Way

ME22YB

Columbine Road

ME22DJ

Woodstock Road

ME22TE

Millfordhope Road

ME22HG

Clifton Close

ME22NE

Orchid Close

ME22TG

Copperhouse Road

ME23JS

Cobham Close

ME22XF

Bligh Way

ME22UT

Bligh Way

ME22UH

Darnley Road

ME22TY

Sharfleet Drive

ME22XG

Bligh Way

ME22XT

Albatross Avenue

ME22XX

Cormorant Close

ME22DY

Tamar Drive

ME22XD

Bligh Way

ME22RF

Curlew Crescent

ME22DN

Woodstock Road

ME22XB

Bligh Way

ME22DR

The Mews

ME22YH

Carnation Road

ME22DP

Hillside Court

ME22UB

The Shades

ME23JR

River Drive

ME23JU

Harvel Avenue

ME22TD

Parkfields

ME22XH

Bligh Way

ME22TZ

Squires Close

ME22YW

Elaine Avenue

ME23JN

Watling Street

ME22UX

Bligh Way

ME22YF

Carnation Road

ME22DT

Humber Crescent

ME22SQ

Seagull Road

ME22DL

Woodstock Road

ME22DX

Humber Crescent

ME22LY

Thurston Drive

ME22UZ

Bligh Way

ME22XR

Albatross Avenue

ME22NB

Orchid Close

ME23JJ

Watling Street

ME22XU

Pelican Close

ME22SL

Fulmar Road

ME22WH

Quince Mews

ME22RD

Tintagel Gardens

ME22YU

Lancelot Avenue

ME23JY

Stour Close

ME22XL

Albatross Avenue

ME22DQ

Wyatt Place

ME22FU

Razorbill Close

ME22TW

Parkfields

ME22XA

Bligh Way

ME22HA

Darnley Road

ME22YQ

Carnation Road

ME23JL

Watling Street

ME22TQ

Copperhouse Road

ME22YA

Columbine Road

ME22XW

Albatross Avenue

ME23JQ

London Road

ME22YX

Lancelot Avenue

ME22EY

Darnley Road

ME22TJ

Yantlet Drive

ME22XS

Albatross Avenue

ME22XY

Shearwater Close

ME22RH

Seagull Road

ME22TX

Stangate Road

ME22SZ

Auklet Close

ME22XP

Albatross Avenue

ME23JG

London Road

ME22YD

Columbine Close

ME22TH

Yantlet Drive

ME22RE

Tern Crescent

ME23JZ

Stour Close