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Strood Rural

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About

Strood Rural ward encompasses the northernmost section of the Medway unitary authority, characterised by a mix of farmland, woodland, and scattered settlements. The area includes the villages of Frindsbury Extra, Upper Upnor, and Chattenden, set amidst the gentle slopes of the North Downs. Large tracts of land are dedicated to agriculture, with fields and orchards defining much of the landscape. The ward's western boundary is marked by the course of the River Medway.

The area contains several significant historical sites, including the remains of Upnor Castle, a 16th-century artillery fort overlooking the river. Much of the eastern part falls within the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, featuring public footpaths and areas of ancient woodland. The presence of former military installations, now largely repurposed, adds a distinct layer to the local history and land use.

Area overview

On average Strood Rural has average deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 6.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Strood Rural is £60,978 per year. The median sale price in Strood Rural is £400,000 (around £387 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £325,000 and £500,000. There are 6 schools in Strood Rural: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
6.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Strood Rural

Median price: £400,000
Price per sq ft: £387
Sales (last 12 months): 184
Typical range (middle 50%): £325K – £500K

Based on 184 recent sales, the median property price is £400,000 (about £387 per square foot) in Strood Rural area, with individual transactions ranging from £112,000 up to £900,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Strood Rural over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached59£545,000£417
Semi-Detached70£393,750£391
Terraced47£290,000£363
Flats8£200,000£345

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Strood Rural

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Strood Rural.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£385,000£167,000£287,000£232,500
2017£369,995£201,500£302,250£259,000
2018£432,500£211,500£326,500£260,000
2019£447,500£197,000£311,000£260,000
2020£462,500£186,000£310,000£265,000
2021£480,000£190,000£345,000£295,000
2022£567,500£244,500£375,000£320,000
2023£572,495£180,000£375,000£295,000
2024£590,000£185,000£360,000£285,000
2025£600,000£190,000£377,000£305,000
2026£504,250£225,000£385,000£298,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Strood Rural.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Strood Rural.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£307£257£318£290
2017£328£310£332£310
2018£337£290£329£313
2019£326£275£335£314
2020£328£322£321£316
2021£357£316£346£333
2022£377£366£377£393
2023£420£322£397£369
2024£420£327£389£358
2025£429£331£395£362
2026£406£376£393£367
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Strood Rural.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Strood Rural 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.

Local government

Elected councillors for Strood Rural ward.

Local councillors

Elizabeth Turpin

Strood Rural - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Gary Etheridge

Strood Rural - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

John Williams

Strood Rural - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

All postcodesin Strood Rural

ME24SE

Gill Avenue

ME24QW

Arnolde Close

ME38GR

Bogarde Drive

ME24RP

Cooling Road

ME37ET

Bluegates Place

ME38LR

Thames View

ME24JY

Wainscott Road

ME38HQ

Ashwood Close

ME37DY

Manor Farm Close

ME38JR

Shaw Close

ME38DA

Stonehorse Lane

ME38AP

Hollywood Lane

ME24PG

Rolvenden Road

ME24LP

Miller Way

ME38HB

Englefield Crescent

ME37TZ

Cooling Street

ME38JW

Masefield Drive

ME24AD

Bergland Park

ME38AY

Cagney Close

ME24JX

Wainscott Road

ME38DP

Marshgate Villas

ME38EY

Dillywood Fields

ME38HW

Brookmead Road

ME38UL

Wentworth Drive

ME38JH

Town Road

ME38DH

Main Road

ME24DY

Anthonys Way

ME38BS

Niven Close

ME24QD

Cypress Court

ME38HX

Parkside

ME24SD

Gill Avenue

ME37TQ

West Street

ME24QE

Cypress Court

ME24PB

Dashmonden Close

ME37EN

Lodge Mews

ME38JG

Tennyson Avenue

ME38BY

Chaplin Close

ME38HF

Sedley Close

ME38EW

Lower Rochester Road

ME38UQ

View Road

ME37PX

Church Street

ME37UF

Green Lane

ME24XL

Upnor Road

ME23NW

Brompton Farm Road

ME24FX

Beaufort Court

ME38AT

Hollywood Lane

ME38FD

Juno Way

ME24QR

Clipper Court

ME38DG

Main Road

ME38FR

Vestry Place

ME37QB

Church Street

ME24FR

Henley Business Park

ME38UX

Horsechestnut Drive

ME38JX

Town Road

ME37SU

Salt Lane

ME38AG

Hollywood Lane

ME38JF

Tennyson Avenue

ME38JY

Woodside Green

ME24XH

Admiralty Road

ME24JS

Frindsbury Hill

ME24RH

Chatsworth Drive

ME24NY

Rolvenden Road

ME24BQ

Centre Court

ME24AF

Maritime Close

ME38DR

Cooling Road

ME24LE

Neptune Close

ME38DQ

Main Road

ME38QZ

Strood Rural

ME24RQ

Weavering Close

ME24ER

Victory Park

ME38GZ

Round Top Close

ME24QN

Hilltop Road

ME38JS

Milton Avenue

ME24EW

Whitewall Road

ME37BF

Rookery Mews

ME24GZ

Schooner Walk

ME24PP

Iden Road

ME37RB

Quickrells Avenue

ME37QJ

Norwood Close

ME37SL

New Road

ME38QU

Lee Green Road

ME37UB

Cooling Street

ME38EU

Town Road

ME37SB

Maple Cottages

ME38HZ

Brewer Road

ME37SF

Morning Cross Cottages

ME24EJ

Commissioner's Road

ME24NA

Neptune Way

ME38JA

Portway Road

ME38JJ

Town Road

ME38TZ

Bronte Close

ME37PL

Church Street

ME38UZ

Whitebeam Drive

ME24LZ

Povey Avenue

ME37RY

Cooling Road

ME37PW

Church Street

ME37QZ

Swingate Avenue

ME37SZ

Salt Lane

ME38DB

Spendiff

ME24NQ

Swift Place