Postcode ME2 4GZ is located in a rural hamlet, within the Strood Rural ward of Medway in the South East region, and forms part of the Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 94.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow is £52,800 per year. The nearest station is Strood (Kent) located about 1.5 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Hoo Common.
Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,773 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.
Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow has a high crime rate, with approximately 94.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 4.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow is £52,800 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 109 ft away from ME2 4GZ.
Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow near ME2 4GZ 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 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Hoo Common | Small | Walking directions to Hoo Common |
| 0.5 mi | Liberty Park | Small | Walking directions to Liberty Park |
Based on 181 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 in Strood Rural area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,750 up to £885,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 50 | £578,500 |
| Flats | 11 | £190,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 70 | £375,000 |
| Terraced | 50 | £305,000 |
10 year median price trend in Strood Rural
In the ME2 4GZ postcode area, located within Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
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.