Postcode ME2 2YU 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 very low crime levels, with around 34.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Rede Common is £43,800 per year. The nearest station is Strood (Kent) located about 1.2 miles away. There are 8 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 12,554 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.
Rede Common has a very low crime rate, with approximately 34.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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 of residents in Rede Common is £43,800 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ME2 2YU.
Rede Common near ME2 2YU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Strood (Kent) located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Rede Common | Large | Walking directions to Rede Common |
Based on 146 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 | 6 | £411,750 |
| Flats | 10 | £135,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 67 | £319,000 |
| Terraced | 63 | £288,000 |
10 year median price trend in Strood West
In the ME2 2YU postcode area, located within Rede Common, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME2 2YU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Food & wine | Elaine Avenue, Medway, ME2 2YZ | Walking directions to Food & wine |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 178 Darnley Road, Rochester, ME2 2UW | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Asda Express | 202 Watling Street, Rochester, ME2 3QL | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.5 mi | Family Shopper | Cedar Road, Medway, ME2 2EU | Walking directions to Family Shopper |
| 0.5 mi | Euro Market | 3 Cedar Road, Rochester, ME2 2HB | Walking directions to Euro Market |
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.