Postcode ME2 4LY is located in an urban city, within the Strood Rural ward of Medway in the South East region, and forms part of the Wainscott & City Estate area. It has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 64.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Wainscott & City Estate is £51,800 per year. The nearest station is Strood (Kent) located about 0.6 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Wainscott & City Estate has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,796 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 18% least deprived areas in England.
Wainscott & City Estate has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 64.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 1.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Wainscott & City Estate is £51,800 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ME2 4LY.
Wainscott & City Estate near ME2 4LY has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Strood (Kent) located about 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Strood (Kent) | N/A | Walking directions to Strood (Kent) |
| 0.9 mi | Rochester | N/A | Walking directions to Rochester |
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 4LY postcode area, located within Wainscott & City Estate, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME2 4LY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | Antonys Way, Rochester, ME2 4DW | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Newsagents & Off Licence | Sir Thomas Longley Road, Medway, ME2 4BQ | Walking directions to Newsagents & Off Licence |
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.