Postcode ME2 2HP is located in an urban city, within the Strood West ward of Medway in the South East region, and forms part of the Strood South & Temple Marsh area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 318.7 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 Strood (Kent) located about 1.0 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Rede Common.
Strood South & Temple Marsh has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,322 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.
Strood South & Temple Marsh has a very high crime rate, with approximately 318.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.9% 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 of residents in Strood South & Temple Marsh is £47,900 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ME2 2HP.
Strood South & Temple Marsh near ME2 2HP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Strood (Kent) located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Rede Common | Large | Walking directions to Rede Common |
Based on 146 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 in Strood West area, with individual transactions ranging from £103,000 up to £575,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £411,750 |
| Flats | 10 | £135,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 67 | £319,000 |
| Terraced | 63 | £288,000 |
10 year median price trend in Strood West
In the ME2 2HP postcode area, located within Strood South & Temple Marsh, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME2 2HP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Food & wine | Elaine Avenue, Medway, ME2 2YZ | Walking directions to Food & wine |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 178 Darnley Road, Rochester, ME2 2UW | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Family Shopper | Cedar Road, Medway, ME2 2EU | Walking directions to Family Shopper |
| 0.3 mi | Euro Market | 3 Cedar Road, Rochester, ME2 2HB | Walking directions to Euro Market |
| 0.3 mi | Premier Darnley Store | Cedar Road, Medway, ME2 2EU | Walking directions to Premier Darnley Store |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.