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Medway ME2 3 area guide

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Is Medway ME2 3 a good place to live?

In Medway (ME2 3), recorded crime is 92% above the national average, homes sell for around £329,701 on average, there are 5 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is none, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).

Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.

Avg sold price
£329,701
from 184 sales
Population
24,168
Deprivation decile 6/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
512.8
per 1,000 · +92% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
5
4 primary · 0 secondary
Broadband
94%
gigabit-ready · 99% superfast
Flood risk
None
rivers & sea

Flood risk in Medway ME2 3

Medway ME2 3 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~5,340 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.

Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.

Sold-price trend (1995–2026)

Annual average (mean) sold price in ME2 3, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (39 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

Recorded crimes per month in ME2 3 (May 24–Apr 26, average 138/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 41
One-person households: 27%
Households with children: 31%
Households: 9,609

Owned 69% · Social rent 9% · Private rent 21%

Census 2021 (ONS), for ME2 3.

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Medway ME2 3: frequently asked questions

Is Medway ME2 3 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Medway ME2 3?

Recorded crime in Medway ME2 3 runs at 512.8 per 1,000 properties, 92% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Medway ME2 3 safe?

Crime in Medway ME2 3 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Medway ME2 3 runs at 512.8 per 1,000 properties, 92% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Medway ME2 3?

Homes in Medway ME2 3 sell for around £329,701 on average, based on 184 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Medway ME2 3 at risk of flooding?

Medway ME2 3 has no significant flood risk from rivers or the sea; none of its ~5,340 assessed properties fall in a modelled rivers-and-sea flood zone.

How many schools are there in Medway ME2 3?

There are 5 schools in Medway ME2 3 (4 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Medway ME2 3 a deprived area?

Medway ME2 3 sits in deprivation decile 6 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).