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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.