| Council | Medway |
| Crime Rate | High for a South East town About the national average. |
| Vibe | 🌳 Parklife |
| Demographics | 👶 Young Families |
The average house price in Strood is £314,356, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Strood house price trends over the last 30 years.
£314,356
£529,332
£184,630
£356,584
£299,380
Is Strood a nice place to live?
Strood is a nice place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B. This means it offers reasonable living standards in Kent. Locals particularly enjoy access to parks and outdoor spaces.
How safe is Strood?
Strood has a high crime rate for a South East town, with around 75 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is about the national average, and 9% above the Kent average.
What are the best schools in Strood?
Strood has 55 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding schools include Fort Pitt Grammar School, St Nicholas CEVC Primary School, Bligh Primary School (Infants). Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include St Margaret's at Troy Town CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School and Hilltop Primary School. Note: 2 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Strood?
The majority of residents in Strood identify as White (British) (77%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (86%). The area has a mix of religious beliefs with no single faith forming a majority.