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ME2 4GB

Albert Place

Strood North & Frindsbury

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Detailed insights for ME2 4GB

Overview

Postcode ME2 4GB 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 high crime levels, with around 82.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 £316,250 (around £350 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £250,000 and £395,000. The nearest station is Strood (Kent), about 0.1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Watermill Gardens.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
82
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
60.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
High
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Strood North & Frindsbury has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,929 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Strood North & Frindsbury has a high crime rate, with approximately 82.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

60.7%

Approximately 60.7% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 207 ft away from ME2 4GB.

Flood risk

High

Strood North & Frindsbury near ME2 4GB has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Strood (Kent) located about 0.1 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for ME2 4GB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Strood (Kent)

N/A

Walking directions to Strood (Kent)
0.9 mi

Rochester

N/A

Walking directions to Rochester

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for ME2 4GB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miWatermill GardensSmallWalking directions to Watermill Gardens
0.5 miRochester Castle GardensSmallWalking directions to Rochester Castle Gardens
0.5 miEventide ParkSmallWalking directions to Eventide Park

Area Profile

Population
403
Population density
3,498.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
43.12(+36%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.48(+99%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.91(+54%)
Other theft
6.99(+25%)
Vehicle crime
6.41(+73%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
280
69.31%
Other White
32
7.92%
African
26
6.44%
Other Asian
11
2.72%
Indian
8
1.98%
Total population: 404

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
87
27.36%
Level 4+ (Degree)
63
19.81%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
58
18.24%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
46
14.47%
Level 3 (A level)
44
13.84%
Total 16+ residents: 318

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
92
54.76%
Private landlord or letting agency
35
20.83%
Owns with a mortgage
14
8.33%
Social rents from council
10
5.95%
Owns outright
8
4.76%
Total households: 168

Property prices in Strood North & Frindsbury

Median price: £316,250
Price per sq ft: £350
Sales (last 12 months): 170
Typical range (middle 50%): £250K – £395K

Based on 170 recent sales, the median property price is £316,250 (about £350 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
Detached29£525,000£394
Semi-Detached57£365,000£385
Terraced77£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£341,500£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£386£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 4GB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ME2 4GB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Apr 2026Flat 42, Regent House, Station Road, Rochester, ME2 4WQFlatsLeasehold£170,000
21 Apr 202632, Station Road, Rochester, ME2 4BGTerracedFreehold£140,000
30 Apr 202532, Station Road, Rochester, ME2 4BGTerracedFreehold£150,000
25 Feb 202698, Grove Road, Rochester, ME2 4BYSemi-DetachedFreehold£202,000
30 Sept 202592, Grove Road, Rochester, ME2 4BYTerracedFreehold£213,000

Schools

In the ME2 4GB postcode area, located within Strood North & Frindsbury, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for ME2 4GB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miPrimaryAll Faiths Children's AcademyAcademy converter
0.3 miPrimaryEnglish Martyrs' Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter
0.4 miPrimarySt Nicholas CEVC Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of ME2 4GB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for ME2 4GB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miGeneral store convenience59 Grove Road, Rochester, ME2 4BYWalking directions to General store convenience
0.1 miAldiFriary Place, Medway, ME2 4WRWalking directions to Aldi
0.2 miAkinola FoodsHigh Street, Medway, ME2 4TPWalking directions to Akinola Foods
0.2 miBest-oneFrindsbury Road, Medway, ME2 4SSWalking directions to Best-one
0.2 miIcelandHigh Street, Medway, ME2 4AHWalking directions to Iceland

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 4GB, 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 006BE01016136
Police ForceKent
Postcode Introduced2005-12-01

Frequently asked questions about ME2 4GB

Is ME2 4GB (Strood North & Frindsbury) safe?

The area around ME2 4GB records about 82 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 4GB?

The median sale price around ME2 4GB in Strood North & Frindsbury is £316,250 (about £350 per square foot) based on 170 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near ME2 4GB?

There are 15 schools close to ME2 4GB, including All Faiths Children's Academy (Good), English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School (Good) and St Nicholas CEVC Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to ME2 4GB?

The closest station to ME2 4GB is Strood (Kent), about 84 m away.

How deprived is the area around ME2 4GB?

ME2 4GB scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,929 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents ME2 4GB (Strood North & Frindsbury) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Rochester and Strood covering ME2 4GB 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).