Property profile

2 The Compasses Marsh Lane

Map showing 2, The Compasses, Marsh Lane, Rochester

Property Price
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Estimated sale price

£535,000

Detached sold in Strood Rural

The box shows the middle 50% of detached sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold16 Feb 2026
£545,000Change since last sale: −£12,000 (−2.2%)
Annualised change
−3.5% per yearMedway annualised change (detached) since 2026: +1.8% per yearThis property underperformed the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £417 per sq ft
£311 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: −£106 per sq ft (−25%)
Local sold pricesMedian for detached in Strood Rural
£532,500Estimate vs local median: +£0 (+0.1%)
How this estimate is calculated

Area360's automated valuation uses available property details, recorded sales and local market data to estimate a sale price. This automated estimate is a guide, not a survey, mortgage valuation or formal valuation. See the valuation methodology and limitations.

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Property facts

Property typeHouse / Detached
TenureFreehold
Construction periodbefore 1900
Floor area159 m² / 1,711 sq ft
Rooms8 habitable / 8 heated
EPC ratingF
EPC inspection22 Feb 2017

Sales history

DatePriceChange
16 Feb 2026£545,000+12%
22 Jan 2021£485,000+90%
12 Apr 2006£255,500-

Local market

Property prices in Strood Rural

Median price: £400,000
Price per sq ft: £391
Sales (last 12 months): 172
Typical range (middle 50%): £325K – £494K

Based on 172 recent sales, the median property price is £400,000 (about £391 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
Detached56£532,500£417
Semi-Detached64£380,000£393
Terraced45£290,000£372
Flats7£210,000£354

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£595,000£202,500£377,000£305,000
2026£480,000£225,000£380,000£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£335£396£362
2026£413£376£396£372
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.

Recent sales

There were 17 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ME3 7UG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ME3 7UG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Feb 20262, The Compasses, Rochester, ME3 7UGDetachedFreehold£545,000
30 May 202566, Reed Street, Rochester, ME3 7UJTerracedFreehold£200,000
09 May 202560, Reed Street, Rochester, ME3 7UJSemi-DetachedFreehold£320,000
26 Jun 20261, Wharf Lane, Rochester, ME3 7UESemi-DetachedFreehold£492,000
01 May 202655, Reed Street, Rochester, ME3 7ULTerracedFreehold£300,000

Area insights for ME3 7UG

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Overview

Postcode ME3 7UG is located in a rural town, within the Strood Rural area of Medway in the South East region, and forms part of the Cliffe area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 48.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 42% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Cliffe is £59,723 per year. The median sale price in Strood Rural is £400,000 (around £391 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £325,000 and £494,000. The nearest station is Higham, about 2.9 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
48
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
2.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Cliffe has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,506 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Cliffe has an average crime rate, with approximately 48.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.5%

Approximately 2.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Cliffe is £59,723 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ME3 7UG.

Flood risk

No risk

Cliffe near ME3 7UG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Higham located about 2.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
403
Population density
2,098.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.52(-13%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.69(+44%)
Drugs
3.93(+42%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.93(-39%)
Vehicle crime
3.28(-12%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
373
91.87%
White and Asian (mixed)
6
1.48%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
6
1.48%
Other White
6
1.48%
Indian
5
1.23%
Total population: 406

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
74
21.39%
Level 4+ (Degree)
66
19.08%
No qualifications
61
17.63%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
61
17.63%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
39
11.27%
Total 16+ residents: 346

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
69
43.12%
Owns outright
68
42.5%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
8.12%
Other forms of private rent
6
3.75%
Other social rented
3
1.88%
Total households: 160

Schools

In the ME3 7UG postcode area, located within Cliffe, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for ME3 7UG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimarySt Helen's Church of England Primary School, CliffeVoluntary controlled school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of ME3 7UG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for ME3 7UG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miJS MinimarketChurch Street, Medway, ME3 7PTWalking directions to JS Minimarket