Postcode ME2 4XL is located in a rural hamlet, within the Strood Rural ward of Medway in the South East region, and forms part of the Wainscott & City Estate area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 64.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Wainscott & City Estate is £61,953 per year. The nearest station is Strood (Kent) located about 1.2 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Wainscott & City Estate has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,683 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.
Wainscott & City Estate has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 64.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.5% 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 per household in Wainscott & City Estate is £61,953 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ME2 4XL.
Wainscott & City Estate near ME2 4XL has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Strood (Kent) located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 172 recent sales, the median property price is £377,750 in Strood Rural area, with individual transactions ranging from £122,500 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 | 49 | £600,000 |
| Flats | 8 | £202,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 65 | £378,000 |
| Terraced | 50 | £305,000 |
10 year median price trend in Strood Rural
In the ME2 4XL postcode area, located within Wainscott & City Estate, 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: 16/01/2026.