Postcode ME2 2XX 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 105.0 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 1.4 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Rede Common has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,685 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.
Rede Common has a very high crime rate, with approximately 105.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 78.3% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from ME2 2XX.
Rede Common near ME2 2XX 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 2XX postcode area, located within Rede Common, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME2 2XX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons Daily | 181 Bligh Way, Rochester, ME2 2XG | 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 2XX, 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.