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ME2 2EQ

Cuxton, Halling & Riverside

Medway

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Detailed insights for ME2 2EQ

Overview

Postcode ME2 2EQ is located in an urban city, within the Cuxton, Halling & Riverside ward of Medway in the South East region, and forms part of the Strood South & Temple Marsh area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 84.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Strood South & Temple Marsh is £47,900 per year. The nearest station is Cuxton located about 0.8 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
85
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
42.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

6/10

Strood South & Temple Marsh has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,146 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Strood South & Temple Marsh has a high crime rate, with approximately 84.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

42.1%

Approximately 42.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income of residents in Strood South & Temple Marsh is £47,900 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 321 ft away from ME2 2EQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Strood South & Temple Marsh near ME2 2EQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Cuxton located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for ME2 2EQ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Cuxton

N/A

Walking directions to Cuxton

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
287
Population density
813.5 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
189
65.62%
African
37
12.85%
Caribbean
13
4.51%
Other White
13
4.51%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
8
2.78%
Total population: 288

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
52
39.1%
Owns with a mortgage
38
28.57%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
13.53%
Shared ownership
11
8.27%
Owns outright
8
6.02%
Total households: 133

Property prices in Cuxton, Halling & Riverside

Based on 119 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 in Cuxton, Halling & Riverside area, with individual transactions ranging from £113,750 up to £1,100,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cuxton, Halling & Riverside over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached22£515,075
Flats20£235,000
Semi-Detached45£373,000
Terraced32£336,250

10 year median price trend in Cuxton, Halling & Riverside

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cuxton, Halling & Riverside.

Schools

In the ME2 2EQ postcode area, located within Strood South & Temple Marsh, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for ME2 2EQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miPrimaryCedar Children's AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.7 miPrimaryElaine Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.8 miNot applicableFORWARD2 EMPLOYMENT LIMITEDSpecial post 16 institution

N/A

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME2 2EQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for ME2 2EQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miMorrisons DailyNorman Close, Medway, ME2 2NWWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Medway district (2025-26).

Band A£1,472
Band B£1,717
Band C£1,962
Band D£2,207
Band E£2,698
Band F£3,188
Band G£3,679
Band H£4,415

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictMedwayE06000035
Parliamentary ConstituencyRochester and StroodE14001447
WardCuxton, Halling & RiversideE05014451
ParishMedway, unparished areaE43000030
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Strood South & Temple MarshE02003324
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Medway 011EE01016158
Police ForceKent
Postcode Introduced2011-01-01

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.