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Strood Rural

Interactive map displaying 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