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Medway ME7 2 area guide

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Is Medway ME7 2 a good place to live?

In Medway (ME7 2), recorded crime is 95% above the national average, homes sell for around £291,507 on average, there are 4 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 4/10, 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
£291,507
from 175 sales
Population
22,022
Deprivation decile 4/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
520.9
per 1,000 · +95% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
4
2 primary · 1 secondary
Broadband
90%
gigabit-ready · 96% superfast
Flood risk
High
1.7% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Medway ME7 2

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Medway ME7 2 is rated high. Around 1.7% of properties (95 of 5,496) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 18 are at significant risk.

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 ME7 2, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (43 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 ME7 2 (May 24–Apr 26, average 88/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 39
One-person households: 24%
Households with children: 34%
Households: 8,311

Owned 64% · Social rent 14% · Private rent 20%

Census 2021 (ONS), for ME7 2.

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Medway ME7 2: frequently asked questions

Is Medway ME7 2 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Medway ME7 2?

Recorded crime in Medway ME7 2 runs at 520.9 per 1,000 properties, 95% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Medway ME7 2 safe?

Crime in Medway ME7 2 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Medway ME7 2 runs at 520.9 per 1,000 properties, 95% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Medway ME7 2?

Homes in Medway ME7 2 sell for around £291,507 on average, based on 175 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Medway ME7 2 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Medway ME7 2 is rated high. Around 1.7% of properties (95 of 5,496) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 18 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Medway ME7 2?

There are 4 schools in Medway ME7 2 (2 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Medway ME7 2 a deprived area?

Medway ME7 2 sits in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).