Postcode ME2 2WJ is located in an urban city, within the Strood North & Frindsbury 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 0.5 miles away. There are 11 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Esplanade Gardens.
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 20.9% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 156 ft away from ME2 2WJ.
Strood South & Temple Marsh near ME2 2WJ has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Strood (Kent) located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Strood (Kent) | N/A | Walking directions to Strood (Kent) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Esplanade Gardens | Large | Walking directions to Esplanade Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Watermill Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Watermill Gardens |
Based on 185 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 in Strood North & Frindsbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £790,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 33 | £485,000 |
| Flats | 7 | £140,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 51 | £355,000 |
| Terraced | 94 | £260,000 |
10 year median price trend in Strood North & Frindsbury
In the ME2 2WJ postcode area, located within Strood South & Temple Marsh, there are 11 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME2 2WJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons | 1 Knight Road, Strood, Rochester, ME2 2BD | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco | 3 Charles Street, Rochester, ME2 2DE | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.2 mi | M&S Foodhall | Commercial Road, Rochester, ME2 2AB | Walking directions to M&S Foodhall |
| 0.3 mi | Premier Darnley Store | Cedar Road, Medway, ME2 2EU | Walking directions to Premier Darnley Store |
| 0.3 mi | Asda | 108/110 High Street, Rochester, ME2 4TR | Walking directions to Asda |
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.