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Strood South & Temple Marsh

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About

Strood South & Temple Marsh sits on the north bank of the tidal River Medway within Medway. The ward covers low-lying river edge and the Temple Marsh industrial area, where warehouses, small yards and a cluster of light industry meet residential streets. Old wharf lines and concrete flood walls trace the river edge and mark the transition from marsh to built land. The A2 runs nearby, and a rail corridor cuts through the ward, giving freight and passenger access across the Medway corridor.

Housing ranges from Victorian terraces to postwar estates, arranged around local shops, primary schools and a small community centre. Riverside paths and sections of reed bed sit beside working quays and boat slips used by local users at certain tides. Development patterns reflect periodic reclamation of marshland and recent infill projects on former industrial plots. Local planning balances flood risk management with retention of space for industry and small-scale leisure along the river.

Area overview

On average Strood South & Temple Marsh has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 88 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the South East average of 84 per 1,000. Approximately 13.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Strood South & Temple Marsh is £55,012 per year. The median sale price in Strood South & Temple Marsh is £288,250 (around £359 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £259,500 and £325,500. There are 2 schools in Strood South & Temple Marsh: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Strood South & Temple Marsh is home to around 10,078 people, with a population density of about 3,889.2 per km².

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
88
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
13.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Strood South & Temple Marsh Population
10,078
Population density
3,889.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.3(+21%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.91(+103%)
Shoplifting
21.23(+166%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.62(+49%)
Other theft
9.53(+70%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,781
77.24%
African
646
6.41%
Other White
608
6.04%
Indian
143
1.42%
Other Asian
116
1.15%
Total population: 10,074

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,772
23.1%
No qualifications
1,541
20.09%
Level 3 (A level)
1,358
17.71%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,326
17.29%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,018
13.27%
Total 16+ residents: 7,670

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,578
40.88%
Owns outright
954
24.72%
Private landlord or letting agency
585
15.16%
Other social rented
476
12.33%
Shared ownership
109
2.82%
Total households: 3,860

Property prices in Strood South & Temple Marsh

Median price: £288,250
Price per sq ft: £359
Sales (last 12 months): 104
Typical range (middle 50%): £260K – £326K

Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £288,250 (about £359 per square foot) in Strood South & Temple Marsh area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £565,000.

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 South & Temple Marsh over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£565,000£437
Semi-Detached31£308,500£359
Terraced53£290,000£373
Flats17£210,000£296

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Strood South & Temple Marsh

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Strood South & Temple Marsh.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£272,500£165,000£220,500£222,000
2017£350,000£165,000£240,750£222,000
2018£404,995£203,500£260,000£233,000
2019£469,995£219,995£260,000£225,750
2020£382,498£175,000£260,000£240,000
2021£250,000£179,000£284,000£245,000
2022£345,167£185,000£310,000£278,500
2023£517,495£156,250£309,000£280,000
2024£520,000£189,000£316,250£282,500
2025£570,000£190,000£311,500£289,250
2026—£210,000£291,750£287,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Strood South & Temple Marsh.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Strood South & Temple Marsh.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£327£246£277£274
2017£325£292£295£291
2018£379£307£315£288
2019£379£327£302£287
2020£365£280£320£313
2021£342£283£338£314
2022£592£289£369£345
2023£432£268£380£362
2024£428£298£379£352
2025£441£307£379£368
2026—£296£311£375
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Strood South & Temple Marsh.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Strood South & Temple Marsh 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.