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ME2 1HS

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Cuxton, Halling & Riverside

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Detailed insights for ME2 1HS

Overview

Postcode ME2 1HS 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 0.7 miles away.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
45
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
6.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

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

6.9%

Approximately 6.9% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ME2 1HS.

Flood risk

No risk

Cuxton & Halling near ME2 1HS 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for ME2 1HS
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Halling

N/A

Walking directions to Halling

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
293
Population density
715 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
272
92.2%
Other White
13
4.41%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
1.02%
Indian
2
0.68%
Irish
2
0.68%
Total population: 295

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
64
28.57%
Level 3 (A level)
46
20.54%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
43
19.2%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
13.39%
No qualifications
22
9.82%
Total 16+ residents: 224

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
51
43.97%
Owns outright
39
33.62%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
12.93%
Other social rented
8
6.9%
Shared ownership
3
2.59%
Total households: 116

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 4 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ME2 1HS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ME2 1HS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Feb 20261B, Woodbine Cottages, The Street, Rochester, ME2 1JDTerracedFreehold£275,000
14 Aug 2025Cartref, The Street, Rochester, ME2 1JDSemi-DetachedFreehold£366,300
26 Sept 20252, Hills Place, Rochester, ME2 1JESemi-DetachedFreehold£295,000
26 Sept 202545, The Street, Rochester, ME2 1JBTerracedFreehold£320,000

Schools

In the ME2 1HS postcode area, located within Cuxton & Halling, there are no schools in close proximity.

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

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 1HS, 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 1HS

Is ME2 1HS (Cuxton & Halling) safe?

The area around ME2 1HS 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 1HS?

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

What is the nearest station to ME2 1HS?

The closest station to ME2 1HS is Halling, about 1,146 m away.

How deprived is the area around ME2 1HS?

ME2 1HS 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 1HS (Cuxton & Halling) in Parliament and on the local council?

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

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