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ME2 3PP

Castle View Road

Strood North & Frindsbury

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Detailed insights for ME2 3PP

Overview

Postcode ME2 3PP is located in an urban city, within the Strood North & Frindsbury area of Medway in the South East region, and forms part of the Strood North & Frindsbury area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 35% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Strood North & Frindsbury is £51,192 per year. The median sale price in Strood North & Frindsbury is £307,000 (around £349 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £249,000 and £395,000. The nearest station is Strood (Kent), about 0.6 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Broomhill Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
0.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

8/10

Strood North & Frindsbury has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,273 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Strood North & Frindsbury has an average crime rate, with approximately 55 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.7%

Approximately 0.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Strood North & Frindsbury is £51,192 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 125 ft away from ME2 3PP.

Flood risk

No risk

Strood North & Frindsbury near ME2 3PP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Strood (Kent) located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for ME2 3PP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Strood (Kent)

N/A

Walking directions to Strood (Kent)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for ME2 3PP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBroomhill ParkLargeWalking directions to Broomhill Park

Area Profile

Population
328
Population density
3,642.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.46(-7%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.34(-32%)
Other theft
6.11(+9%)
Vehicle crime
5(+35%)
Criminal damage and arson
5(-22%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
195
60%
Indian
29
8.92%
Other White
29
8.92%
African
19
5.85%
Pakistani
14
4.31%
Total population: 325

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
76
28.68%
No qualifications
66
24.91%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
43
16.23%
Level 3 (A level)
31
11.7%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
10.94%
Total 16+ residents: 265

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
58
40.56%
Owns outright
41
28.67%
Owns with a mortgage
36
25.17%
Other forms of private rent
6
4.2%
Shared ownership
1
0.7%
Total households: 143

Property prices in Strood North & Frindsbury

Median price: £307,000
Price per sq ft: £349
Sales (last 12 months): 165
Typical range (middle 50%): £249K – £395K

Based on 165 recent sales, the median property price is £307,000 (about £349 per square foot) in Strood North & Frindsbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £135,000 up to £750,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Strood North & Frindsbury over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached27£525,000£394
Semi-Detached53£365,000£385
Terraced78£260,000£320
Flats7£165,000£277

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Strood North & Frindsbury

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Strood North & Frindsbury.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£390,000£160,000£275,000£200,000
2017£450,500£130,000£295,000£215,000
2018£402,750£137,000£310,000£220,000
2019£467,500£139,750£291,000£200,000
2020£447,000£130,500£317,500£230,000
2021£455,000£179,000£328,000£232,000
2022£520,000£160,000£370,000£272,000
2023£542,250£170,000£388,000£249,000
2024£475,000£125,000£356,000£255,000
2025£480,000£155,000£333,000£260,750
2026£525,000£170,000£375,000£270,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Strood North & Frindsbury.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Strood North & Frindsbury.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£296£237£295£248
2017£290£295£310£258
2018£336£295£326£268
2019£323£297£316£260
2020£349£271£329£272
2021£372£263£365£292
2022£407£288£386£316
2023£400£293£373£310
2024£366£273£400£317
2025£365£269£383£326
2026£397£310£394£314
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Strood North & Frindsbury.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Strood North & Frindsbury in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ME2 3PP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ME2 3PP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Feb 20268, Hillside Court, Rochester, ME2 2DPFlatsLeasehold£145,000
23 May 202523, Hillside Court, Rochester, ME2 2DPFlatsLeasehold£153,000
16 May 202531, Hillside Court, Rochester, ME2 2DPFlatsLeasehold£125,000
21 Jul 202633, Gordon Road, Rochester, ME2 3HGTerracedFreehold£249,000
26 May 20263, Gordon Road, Rochester, ME2 3HGTerracedFreehold£270,000

Schools

In the ME2 3PP postcode area, located within Strood North & Frindsbury, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for ME2 3PP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Nicholas CEVC Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimaryGordons Children's Academy, InfantAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.2 miPrimaryGordons Children's Academy, JuniorAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of ME2 3PP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for ME2 3PP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTesco3 Charles Street, Rochester, ME2 2DEWalking directions to Tesco
0.3 miPremier Darnley StoreCedar Road, Medway, ME2 2EUWalking directions to Premier Darnley Store
0.3 miEuro Market3 Cedar Road, Rochester, ME2 2HBWalking directions to Euro Market
0.3 miFamily ShopperCedar Road, Medway, ME2 2EUWalking directions to Family Shopper
0.3 miAsda108/110 High Street, Rochester, ME2 4TRWalking directions to Asda

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Medway district.

Band A£1,552
Band B£1,811
Band C£2,070
Band D£2,329
Band E£2,846
Band F£3,363
Band G£3,881
Band H£4,657

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for ME2 3PP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

David Peter Field

Strood North & Frindsbury - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour and Co-operative Party

Stephen Hubbard

Strood North & Frindsbury - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour and Co-operative Party

Zoe Van Dyke

Strood North & Frindsbury - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour and Co-operative Party

Member of parliament

Lauren Edwards

Rochester and Strood - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth EastUKJ
DistrictMedwayE06000035
Parliamentary ConstituencyRochester and StroodE14001447
ParishMedway, unparished areaE43000030
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Strood North & FrindsburyE02003319
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Medway 006EE01016141
Police ForceKent
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about ME2 3PP

Is ME2 3PP (Strood North & Frindsbury) safe?

The area around ME2 3PP records about 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near ME2 3PP?

The median sale price around ME2 3PP in Strood North & Frindsbury is £307,000 (about £349 per square foot) based on 165 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near ME2 3PP?

There are 14 schools close to ME2 3PP, including St Nicholas CEVC Primary School (Outstanding), Gordons Children's Academy, Infant (Good) and Gordons Children's Academy, Junior (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to ME2 3PP?

The closest station to ME2 3PP is Strood (Kent), about 929 m away.

How deprived is the area around ME2 3PP?

ME2 3PP scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,273 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents ME2 3PP (Strood North & Frindsbury) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Rochester and Strood covering ME2 3PP is Lauren Edwards (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: David Peter Field (Labour and Co-operative Party), Stephen Hubbard (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Zoe Van Dyke (Labour and Co-operative Party).