Postcode ME2 2GS 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 high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 65.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Strood South & Temple Marsh is £55,012 per year. The nearest station is Cuxton located about 1.0 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Strood South & Temple Marsh has a high 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.
Strood South & Temple Marsh has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 65.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 15.8% 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.
The average income per household in Strood South & Temple Marsh is £55,012 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 209 ft away from ME2 2GS.
Strood South & Temple Marsh near ME2 2GS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Cuxton located about 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Cuxton | N/A | Walking directions to Cuxton |
Based on 120 recent sales, the median property price is £347,500 in Cuxton, Halling & Riverside area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £845,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 27 | £540,000 |
| Flats | 21 | £220,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 36 | £368,150 |
| Terraced | 36 | £331,250 |
10 year median price trend in Cuxton, Halling & Riverside
In the ME2 2GS postcode area, located within Strood South & Temple Marsh, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME2 2GS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | Cuxton Road, Medway, ME2 2NY | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Express | 178 Darnley Road, Rochester, ME2 2UW | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for Medway district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for ME2 2GS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Matt Fearn
Cuxton, Halling & Riverside - Elected 4 May 2023
Phil Filmer
Cuxton, Halling & Riverside - Elected 4 May 2023
Lauren Edwards
Rochester and Strood - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.