Postcode ME2 2JR 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 high crime levels, with around 79.4 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 1.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Strood South & Temple Marsh has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,873 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.
Strood South & Temple Marsh has a high crime rate, with approximately 79.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 33 ft away from ME2 2JR.
Strood South & Temple Marsh near ME2 2JR 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 2JR 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 2JR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 178 Darnley Road, Rochester, ME2 2UW | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Food & wine | Elaine Avenue, Medway, ME2 2YZ | Walking directions to Food & wine |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | Norman Close, Medway, ME2 2NW | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.4 mi | Family Shopper | Cedar Road, Medway, ME2 2EU | Walking directions to Family Shopper |
| 0.4 mi | Euro Market | 3 Cedar Road, Rochester, ME2 2HB | Walking directions to Euro Market |
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.