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ME2 1BD

Stake Lane

Cuxton, Halling & Riverside

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Detailed insights for ME2 1BD

Overview

Postcode ME2 1BD is located in a rural village, within the Cuxton, Halling & Riverside area of Medway in the South East region, and forms part of the Cuxton & Halling area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 44.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 47% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Cuxton & Halling is £60,775 per year. The median sale price in Cuxton, Halling & Riverside is £368,150 (around £380 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £275,000 and £458,750. The nearest station is Halling, about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
45
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
9.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

6/10

Cuxton & Halling has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,257 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Cuxton & Halling has a low crime rate, with approximately 44.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

9.4%

Approximately 9.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Cuxton & Halling is £60,775 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 246 ft away from ME2 1BD.

Flood risk

No risk

Cuxton & Halling near ME2 1BD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Halling located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for ME2 1BD
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Halling

N/A

Walking directions to Halling

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
293
Population density
3,430.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.04(-27%)
Shoplifting
10.19(+28%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.75(-21%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.32(-18%)
Drugs
4.43(+61%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
278
94.88%
Other White
8
2.73%
Other
4
1.37%
Other Asian
2
0.68%
Irish
1
0.34%
Total population: 293

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
59
24.08%
Level 3 (A level)
55
22.45%
No qualifications
40
16.33%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
39
15.92%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
15.51%
Total 16+ residents: 245

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
54
42.52%
Owns outright
38
29.92%
Private landlord or letting agency
21
16.54%
Other social rented
9
7.09%
Social rents from council
3
2.36%
Total households: 127

Property prices in Cuxton, Halling & Riverside

Median price: £368,150
Price per sq ft: £380
Sales (last 12 months): 102
Typical range (middle 50%): £275K – £459K

Based on 102 recent sales, the median property price is £368,150 (about £380 per square foot) in Cuxton, Halling & Riverside area, with individual transactions ranging from £165,000 up to £1,170,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cuxton, Halling & Riverside over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached27£565,000£420
Semi-Detached30£386,250£431
Terraced31£320,000£379
Flats14£212,500£310

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Cuxton, Halling & Riverside

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cuxton, Halling & Riverside.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£439,995£172,500£315,000£276,250
2017£399,995£200,000£329,995£257,500
2018£437,500£229,995£335,000£270,000
2019£415,000£234,995£325,000£265,000
2020£445,000£182,500£357,748£300,000
2021£460,000£199,000£355,000£296,500
2022£550,000£200,000£404,998£338,000
2023£519,998£229,000£400,000£310,000
2024£520,000£210,000£370,000£315,000
2025£557,500£220,000£368,150£340,000
2026£566,000£232,500£432,000£303,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cuxton, Halling & Riverside.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cuxton, Halling & Riverside.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£345£255£298£290
2017£356£306£347£312
2018£371£307£331£304
2019£343£320£317£297
2020£358£286£344£323
2021£369£285£358£336
2022£417£302£413£346
2023£423£326£383£351
2024£416£301£413£325
2025£437£313£431£375
2026£376£326£437£362
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cuxton, Halling & Riverside.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Cuxton, Halling & Riverside in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 25 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ME2 1BD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ME2 1BD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Jun 202661, Kent Road, Rochester, ME2 1ARTerracedFreehold£250,000
19 Dec 202551, Kent Road, Rochester, ME2 1ARTerracedFreehold£270,000
21 Nov 20257, Formby Terrace, Rochester, ME2 1APTerracedFreehold£300,000
11 Jun 20268, Brooks Place, Rochester, ME2 1FGTerracedFreehold£365,000
08 Oct 20252, Aspdin Close, Rochester, ME2 1GDDetachedFreehold£460,000

Schools

In the ME2 1BD postcode area, located within Cuxton & Halling, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for ME2 1BD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.7 miNot applicableMedway Green SchoolOther independent special school

Good

0.8 miPrimaryHalling Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of ME2 1BD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for ME2 1BD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTesco ExpressMedway, ME2 1GNWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.5 miLower Halling Post Office StoresFerry Road, Medway, ME2 1BSWalking directions to Lower Halling Post Office Stores

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 councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for ME2 1BD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Member of parliament

Lauren Edwards

Rochester and Strood - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictMedwayE06000035
Parliamentary ConstituencyRochester and StroodE14001447
ParishHallingE04001134
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Cuxton & HallingE02003341
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Medway 028DE01016029
Police ForceKent
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about ME2 1BD

Is ME2 1BD (Cuxton & Halling) safe?

The area around ME2 1BD records about 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and drugs.

What is the average house price near ME2 1BD?

The median sale price around ME2 1BD in Cuxton, Halling & Riverside is £368,150 (about £380 per square foot) based on 102 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near ME2 1BD?

There are 2 schools close to ME2 1BD, including Medway Green School (Good) and Halling Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to ME2 1BD?

The closest station to ME2 1BD is Halling, about 401 m away.

How deprived is the area around ME2 1BD?

ME2 1BD scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,257 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents ME2 1BD (Cuxton & Halling) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Rochester and Strood covering ME2 1BD is Lauren Edwards (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election.