| Council | Medway |
| Crime Rate | ✓Low for a South East village 67% below the national average. |
| Vibe | 🌳 Parklife |
| Demographics | 🏠 Homeowner Families |
The average house price in Hempstead is £417,500, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Hempstead house price trends over the last 30 years.
£417,500
£564,891
£75,000
£363,696
£312,478
Is Hempstead a nice place to live?
Yes, Hempstead is a very good place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B+. This means it ranks highly among places in Kent. It particularly appeals to homeowner families. Locals particularly enjoy access to parks and outdoor spaces.
How safe is Hempstead?
Hempstead has a low crime rate for a South East village, with around 24 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 67% below the national average, and 64% below the Kent average.
What are the best schools in Hempstead?
Hempstead has 37 schools nearby. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include St Margaret's Infant School and St Margaret's Church of England Junior School. Note: 1 school is currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Hempstead?
The majority of residents in Hempstead identify as White (British) (86%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (91%). The most common religion is Christian (51%).