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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 £390 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £325,000 and £485,000. 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: £390
Sales (last 12 months): 163
Typical range (middle 50%): £325K – £485K

Based on 163 recent sales, the median property price is £400,000 (about £390 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
Detached53£520,000£417
Semi-Detached61£380,000£392
Terraced44£293,000£367
Flats5£190,000£355

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

ME24DJ

Maritime Close

ME37UE

Wharf Lane

ME37UL

Reed Street

ME38DD

Spendiff

ME37QL

Turner Street

ME24HZ

Commissioner's Road

ME37EY

St Helens Road

ME24PH

Iden Road

ME38UN

Timberland Rise

ME24EN

Royal Eagle Close

ME37SE

Cooling Road

ME37QS

Pond Hill

ME24LG

Holly Road

ME38BB

Higham Road

ME23PU

Hertsfield Avenue

ME37QD

Church Street

ME37PY

Church Street

ME38JN

Town Road

ME38NU

Leigh Road

ME24RT

Cooling Road

ME24JZ

Brick Field View

ME38HR

Goodwin Road

ME38JB

Dorchester Close

ME37SN

Burgh Cottages

ME37RF

Ann Villas

ME24AY

Upchat Road

ME37PT

Church Street

ME38ED

Leigh Road

ME37UW

Miskin Cottages

ME37QA

Church Street

ME37TL

Chancery Road

ME38BF

Eglington Drive

ME38HG

Hale Road

ME24LA

Wainscott Road

ME38TS

Milton Avenue

ME37RE

Thatchers Lane

ME38FQ

Choir Close

ME37RX

Station Road

ME24XR

Castle Street

ME38UD

View Road

ME38JU

Town Road

ME37QW

Buttway Lane

ME38JE

Town Road

ME24GX

Galleon Way

ME38GQ

Olivier Drive

ME38FN

Glimmer Way

ME38SZ

Nightjar Way

ME24DU

Sir Thomas Longley Road

ME24ND

Lingley Drive

ME38DT

Main Road

ME24PY

Cypress Court

ME38LA

Hilton Road

ME24WW

Ordnance Yard

ME38ER

School Cottages

ME24NU

Benenden Road

ME38JT

Mortimers Avenue

ME24JT

Frittenden Road

ME37RA

Swingate Avenue

ME38FH

Gold Drive

ME24XG

High Street

ME38JD

Parkside

ME38UU

Buxus Close

ME38HP

Brookmead Road

ME37TG

Mead Wall

ME37RT

Buckland Road

ME24RG

Cooling Road

ME37QT

Buttway Lane

ME38EH

Lower Rochester Road

ME24FA

Beaufort Court

ME24SA

Larkin Close

ME24NB

Jarrett Avenue

ME24XP

Anthonys Way

ME38HY

Brewer Road

ME38BU

Gambit Way

ME24NG

Jarrett Avenue

ME37DW

Henry Pye Place

ME38DZ

Dillywood Cottages

ME24QJ

Hilltop Road

ME38UA

View Road

ME38BH

Higham Road

ME24NE

Lingley Drive

ME37PJ

Church Street

ME24QP

Clipper Close

ME24LQ

Anthonys Way

ME37SA

Cooling Road

ME24HN

Culpeper Close

ME37SJ

Higham Road

ME24LY

Enterprise Close

ME24PT

Cypress Road

ME24PA

Thirlmere Close

ME24PE

Ashenden Close

ME24QA

Cypress Court

ME38BG

Higham Road

ME38US

Red Oak Walk

ME38DF

Cooling Court Cottages

ME23NL

Cliffe Road

ME37RR

Buckland Road

ME24WT

Princes Walk

ME23FA

Fordwich Drive

ME24FD

Beaufort Court