Postcode ME2 2SJ is located in an urban city, within the Strood West ward of Medway in the South East region, and forms part of the Rede Common area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 88.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Rede Common is £52,517 per year. The nearest station is Cuxton located about 1.2 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Rede Common.
Rede Common has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,148 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.
Rede Common has a high crime rate, with approximately 88.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 25.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 29.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Rede Common is £52,517 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from ME2 2SJ.
Rede Common near ME2 2SJ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Rede Common | Large | Walking directions to Rede Common |
Based on 133 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 | 5 | £400,000 |
| Flats | 10 | £135,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 64 | £325,000 |
| Terraced | 54 | £285,000 |
10 year median price trend in Strood West
In the ME2 2SJ postcode area, located within Rede Common, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME2 2SJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | 181 Bligh Way, Rochester, ME2 2XG | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 178 Darnley Road, Rochester, ME2 2UW | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Food & wine | Elaine Avenue, Medway, ME2 2YZ | Walking directions to Food & wine |
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: 16/01/2026.