Island Way West, St Marys Island, Chatham
House prices, sold prices and local information for ME4 3SW, ME4 3JS.
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At a glance
9 property sales on Island Way West, St Marys Island, Chatham have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 8 Sep 2020. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £396,250. Average sale prices rose from £368,333 in 2016 to £405,000 in 2020 (+10%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 2 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 44% semi-detached, 33% terraced, 22% detached. Recorded sale prices on Island Way West range from £240,000 to £490,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Island Way West compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Island Way West has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all ME4 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 9 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 4 | £396,250 | 8 Sep 2020 |
| Terraced | 3 | £292,667 | 13 Jul 2018 |
| Detached | 2 | £430,000 | 1 Feb 2017 |
Sold prices on Island Way West
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20, Island Way West ME4 3SW | 8 Sep 2020 | £415,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 14, Island Way West ME4 3SW | 20 Mar 2020 | £395,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 20, Island Way West ME4 3SW | 5 Feb 2019 | £400,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 2, Island Way West ME4 3SW | 13 Jul 2018 | £385,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 55, Island Way West ME4 3JS | 6 Feb 2018 | £253,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 8, Island Way West ME4 3SW | 1 Feb 2017 | £370,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 14, Island Way West ME4 3SW | 6 Dec 2016 | £375,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 16, Island Way West ME4 3SW | 26 Sep 2016 | £490,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 57, Island Way West ME4 3JS | 11 Apr 2016 | £240,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 20, Island Way West | £400,000 (Feb 2019) → £415,000 (Sep 2020) | +4% over 2 yrs |
| 14, Island Way West | £375,000 (Dec 2016) → £395,000 (Mar 2020) | +5% over 3 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Island Way West
Crime
125 crimes were reported within about a mile of Island Way West in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 60% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 39 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 19 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 15 |
| Public order | 15 |
| Other theft | 11 |
| Shoplifting | 11 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Island Way West is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Tidal River Medway and Medway estuary Flood alert area
- Tidal Medway, Medway estuary and Isle of Grain Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Island Way West
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Island Church of England (Aided) Primary School 663 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Report | 0.1 mi |
| Waterfront UTC 381 pupils | Secondary | 14–19 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Chattenden Primary School 203 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| Leigh Academy Hundred of Hoo 1,829 pupils | All-through | 4–19 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Hoo St Werburgh Primary School and the Marlborough 546 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| Wainscott Primary School 454 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.2 mi |
| Burnt Oak Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.2 mi |
| Maritime Academy 736 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Report | 1.4 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Gillingham (Kent) station 1.6 mi · 33 min walk
- Strood station 1.9 mi · 38 min walk
- Rochester station 1.9 mi · 39 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Tappan Drive (adj, Island Way West) 1 min walk
- Primary School (opp, Island Way West) 3 min walk
- Haven Way (adj, Island Way East) 6 min walk
- Goldcrest Drive (adj, Island Way East) 6 min walk
GP surgeries
- Maritime Health Partnership
St Mary's Island Surgery, Edgeway, Chatham · 0.2 mi - The Elms Medical Centre
Tilley Close, Main Road, Hoo, Rochester · 1.1 mi - Princes Park Medical Ctr
Sunlight Surgery, Sunlight Centre, Gillingham · 1.2 mi - St. Werburgh Med.practice
98 Bells Lane, Hoo, Rochester · 1.4 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Chatham - Maritime Way · 0.5 mi
- Marks and Spencer Outlet M&S Chatham Outlet · 0.6 mi
- Spar Spar - Chattenden North · 0.8 mi
- Spar Spar - Chattenden South · 0.8 mi
Pharmacies
- Island Pharmacy · 0.2 mi
- Sunlight Pharmacy · 1.2 mi
- Hoo Pharmacy · 1.2 mi
Dentists
- Chatham Dental Centre · 1.2 mi
- The Dental Surgery · 1.4 mi
- Rochester Orthodontic Centre · 1.5 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 8 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 7 of 10 |
| Employment | 8 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 9 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 7 of 10 |
| Crime | 7 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 4 of 10 |
| Living environment | 10 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 71.6% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 18.1% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 10.3% | 17.1% |
| Households | 768 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 20.3% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 67.3% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 12.4% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,838 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 92% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 94% | 92% |
Share of homes across Medway with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Island Way West
Ethnic group
| Here | Medway | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 78.9% | 84.3% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 9% | 5.9% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 7.8% | 5.6% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 2.3% | 2.8% |
| Other ethnic group | 2% | 1.4% |
Religion
| Here | Medway | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 44.4% | 45.1% |
| No religion | 41.3% | 43% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 5.5% |
| Muslim | 3.9% | 2.7% |
| Hindu | 3.1% | 1.1% |
| Sikh | 1% | 1.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Country of birth
| Here | Medway | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.1% | 86.2% |
| Born outside the UK | 18.9% | 13.8% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Medway | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 38.6% | 25.6% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 20.5% | 18% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 15.6% | 15.9% |
| No qualifications | 10.9% | 19.4% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 7.6% | 12.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 6.1% |
| Other qualifications | 2.5% | 3% |
General health
| Here | Medway | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 56.7% | 47.5% |
| Good health | 31.2% | 34.6% |
| Fair health | 8.3% | 12.8% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 4% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.1% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Medway | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 46.5% | 40.9% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 33.1% | 28.9% |
| No cars or vans in household | 10.7% | 19.2% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 9.7% | 11% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Medway.
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