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ME2 2QQ

St Pauls Close

Strood West

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Detailed insights for ME2 2QQ

Overview

Postcode ME2 2QQ is located in an urban city, within the Strood West area of Medway in the South East region, and forms part of the Strood South & Temple Marsh area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 52.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 38% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Strood South & Temple Marsh is £55,012 per year. The median sale price in Strood West is £297,500 (around £368 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £270,000 and £325,000. The nearest station is Cuxton, about 1.1 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
52
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
8.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

Strood South & Temple Marsh has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,871 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Strood South & Temple Marsh has an average crime rate, with approximately 52.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

8.5%

Approximately 8.5% 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 per household in Strood South & Temple Marsh is £55,012 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 184 ft away from ME2 2QQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Strood South & Temple Marsh near ME2 2QQ 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
363
Population density
11,273.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.31(-8%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.62(+18%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.45(-48%)
Other theft
5.86(+4%)
Vehicle crime
2.34(-37%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
264
71.54%
African
26
7.05%
Other White
26
7.05%
Other Black
13
3.52%
Indian
10
2.71%
Total population: 369

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
60
22.14%
Level 4+ (Degree)
58
21.4%
Level 3 (A level)
52
19.19%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
51
18.82%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
11.44%
Total 16+ residents: 271

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
68
47.89%
Owns outright
32
22.54%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
12.68%
Other social rented
10
7.04%
Shared ownership
7
4.93%
Total households: 142

Property prices in Strood West

Median price: £297,500
Price per sq ft: £368
Sales (last 12 months): 119
Typical range (middle 50%): £270K – £325K

Based on 119 recent sales, the median property price is £297,500 (about £368 per square foot) in Strood West area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £510,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Strood West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£400,000£509
Semi-Detached51£315,500£370
Terraced57£290,000£375
Flats10£146,500£244

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Strood West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Strood West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£272,500£129,995£234,500£220,000
2017£342,500£153,000£245,000£220,000
2018£440,000£155,000£250,000£225,500
2019£260,000£137,000£258,000£224,000
2020£345,000£157,000£260,000£230,000
2021£387,500£148,000£275,000£240,000
2022£460,000£165,000£311,500£275,000
2023£432,500£147,500£305,000£280,000
2024£380,000£159,000£305,000£270,460
2025£486,750£130,000£315,250£290,000
2026—£161,000£315,000£290,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Strood West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Strood West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£327£232£279£282
2017£320£255£295£293
2018£327£283£306£295
2019£260£277£297£292
2020£297£265£310£300
2021£372£258£336£316
2022£404£292£374£350
2023£372£260£374£360
2024£393£269£358£352
2025£413£230£371£365
2026—£244£348£375
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Strood West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Strood West in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ME2 2QQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ME2 2QQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Nov 20252, St Pauls Close, Rochester, ME2 2QQTerracedFreehold£297,500
17 Nov 20254, Bangor Road, Rochester, ME2 2QNTerracedFreehold£285,000
20 Jun 202528, St Pauls Close, Rochester, ME2 2QHTerracedFreehold£220,000
28 Nov 202518, St Albans Road, Rochester, ME2 2RTTerracedFreehold£277,500
27 Oct 202515, St Albans Road, Rochester, ME2 2RTTerracedFreehold£273,000

Schools

In the ME2 2QQ postcode area, located within Strood South & Temple Marsh, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for ME2 2QQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryBligh Primary School (Juniors)Academy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryBligh Primary School (Infants)Academy converter

N/A

0.6 miPrimaryElaine Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of ME2 2QQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for ME2 2QQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miMorrisons Daily181 Bligh Way, Rochester, ME2 2XGWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Medway district.

Band A£1,552
Band B£1,811
Band C£2,070
Band D£2,329
Band E£2,846
Band F£3,363
Band G£3,881
Band H£4,657

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

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for ME2 2QQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Mark Jones

Strood West - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour and Co-operative Party

Satinder Singh Shokar

Strood West - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour and Co-operative Party

Sharon Leigh Jackson

Strood West - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour and Co-operative Party

Member of parliament

Lauren Edwards

Rochester and Strood - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictMedwayE06000035
Parliamentary ConstituencyRochester and StroodE14001447
WardStrood WestE05014469
ParishMedway, unparished areaE43000030
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Strood South & Temple MarshE02003324
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Medway 011CE01016156
Police ForceKent
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about ME2 2QQ

Is ME2 2QQ (Strood South & Temple Marsh) safe?

The area around ME2 2QQ records about 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near ME2 2QQ?

The median sale price around ME2 2QQ in Strood West is £297,500 (about £368 per square foot) based on 119 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near ME2 2QQ?

There are 6 schools close to ME2 2QQ, including Bligh Primary School (Juniors) (Good), Bligh Primary School (Infants) and Elaine Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around ME2 2QQ?

ME2 2QQ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,871 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents ME2 2QQ (Strood South & Temple Marsh) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Rochester and Strood covering ME2 2QQ is Lauren Edwards (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Mark Jones (Labour and Co-operative Party), Satinder Singh Shokar (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Sharon Leigh Jackson (Labour and Co-operative Party).