Postcode ME2 2LH 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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 72.6 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 1.2 miles away. There are 7 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 very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,850 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.
Strood South & Temple Marsh has a high crime rate, with approximately 72.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 21.1% 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.
The average income per household in Strood South & Temple Marsh is £55,012 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 109 ft away from ME2 2LH.
Strood South & Temple Marsh near ME2 2LH 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 1.2 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 139 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 in Strood West area, with individual transactions ranging from £103,000 up to £650,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £486,750 |
| Flats | 12 | £135,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 62 | £322,500 |
| Terraced | 61 | £290,000 |
10 year median price trend in Strood West
In the ME2 2LH postcode area, located within Strood South & Temple Marsh, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME2 2LH
| 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | Cuxton Road, Medway, ME2 2NY | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
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 2LH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Mark Jones
Strood West - Elected 4 May 2023
Satinder Singh Shokar
Strood West - Elected 4 May 2023
Sharon Leigh Jackson
Strood West - 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.