Postcode ME2 3JZ 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 41.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Rede Common is £52,517 per year. The nearest station is Strood (Kent) located about 0.9 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Rede Common.
Rede Common has a moderate 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 low crime rate, with approximately 41.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 14.2% 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 283 ft away from ME2 3JZ.
Rede Common near ME2 3JZ 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Strood (Kent) | N/A | Walking directions to Strood (Kent) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Rede Common | Large | Walking directions to Rede Common |
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 3JZ postcode area, located within Rede Common, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME2 3JZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Food & wine | Elaine Avenue, Medway, ME2 2YZ | Walking directions to Food & wine |
| 0.3 mi | Euro Market | 3 Cedar Road, Rochester, ME2 2HB | Walking directions to Euro Market |
| 0.3 mi | Family Shopper | Cedar Road, Medway, ME2 2EU | Walking directions to Family Shopper |
| 0.3 mi | Premier Darnley Store | Cedar Road, Medway, ME2 2EU | Walking directions to Premier Darnley Store |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 178 Darnley Road, Rochester, ME2 2UW | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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 3JZ, 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.