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Bligh Way, Strood, Rochester

MyStreetCheck free street report: Bligh Way, Strood, Rochester · 30 October 2026 · www.mystreetcheck.co.uk/rochester-medway/bligh-way/

House prices, sold prices and local information for ME2 2XD, ME2 2XE, ME2 2UX.

Average price (last 12 months)
£315,092
3 sales
Average price (since 2016)
£242,026
30 sales
Price range
£82k – £355k
lowest to highest sale
Last sale
4 Jun 2026
ME2 2XF

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At a glance

House prices£315k average11% below the Rochester average CrimeHigher than averageHigher crime than about 80% of neighbourhoods in England DeprivationMore deprived than mostDecile 3 of 10 (10 = least deprived) Nearest station28 min walkCuxton station Schools4 rated Good or betterWithin 1.5 miles Ultrafast broadband100% of homesNational average 80% Freehold or leasehold74% freeholdAcross 38 Land Registry sales Conservation areaChecking…Planning designations Green beltChecking…Planning designations Listed buildingsChecking…Within about 200 m Planning applicationsChecking…Within 500 m, last 90 days

30 property sales on Bligh Way, Strood, Rochester have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 3 homes sold here for an average of £315,092. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £284,085. Average sale prices rose from £157,750 in 2016 to £315,092 in 2026 (+100%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 11% below the Rochester average of £354,600 over the same period. 5 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 3 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 50% terraced, 30% semi-detached, 20% flat. Recorded sale prices on Bligh Way range from £82,000 to £355,000. 74% of homes sold here were freehold and 26% leasehold. Of 218 streets in Rochester with at least two sales in the last year, Bligh Way ranks 124th for average price.

House prices on Bligh Way compared

Bligh Way£315,092
ME2 postcode area£340,110
Rochester£354,600
England & Wales£358,701

Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all ME2 house prices.

Average sale price by year

2016: £157,750 (4 sales)2016£158k2017: £204,167 (3 sales)2017£204k2018: £230,000 (4 sales)2018£230k2019: £271,000 (2 sales)2019£271k2020: £250,000 (1 sales)2020£250k2021: £221,667 (3 sales)2021£222k2022: £232,000 (5 sales)2022£232k2023: £332,500 (2 sales)2023£333k2024: £280,000 (2 sales)2024£280k2025: £310,000 (1 sales)2025£310k2026: £315,092 (3 sales)2026£315k

Tenure: 74% freehold and 26% leasehold across 38 recorded sales.

Prices by property type

TypeSalesAverage priceLast sold
Terraced15£284,0854 Jun 2026
Semi-detached9£253,88929 May 2026
Flat6£119,08320 May 2022

Sold prices on Bligh Way

AddressDatePriceTypeTenure
107, Bligh Way ME2 2XF 4 Jun 2026£300,000 TerracedFreehold
33, Bligh Way ME2 2XD 29 May 2026£326,000 Semi-detachedFreehold
67, Bligh Way ME2 2XE 6 Feb 2026£319,275 TerracedFreehold
45, Bligh Way ME2 2XD 10 Jul 2025£310,000 TerracedFreehold
201, Bligh Way ME2 2XQ 4 Oct 2024£79,000 OtherLeasehold
43, Bligh Way ME2 2XD 17 Apr 2024£285,000 TerracedFreehold
75, Bligh Way ME2 2XE 15 Feb 2024£275,000 TerracedFreehold
103, Bligh Way ME2 2XF 15 May 2023£310,000 TerracedFreehold
100, Bligh Way ME2 2UX 12 Apr 2023£355,000 TerracedFreehold
105, Bligh Way ME2 2XF 30 Aug 2022£280,000 Semi-detachedFreehold
179, Bligh Way ME2 2XG 17 Aug 2022£20,000 OtherLeasehold
187, Bligh Way ME2 2XQ 20 May 2022£125,000 FlatLeasehold
31, Bligh Way ME2 2XD 25 Feb 2022£335,000 Semi-detachedFreehold
Flat 1, Seamew Court, Bligh Way ME2 2XA 25 Jan 2022£100,000 FlatLeasehold
98, Bligh Way ME2 2UX 17 Jan 2022£320,000 TerracedFreehold
89, Bligh Way ME2 2XE 30 Sep 2021£230,000 TerracedFreehold
115, Bligh Way ME2 2XF 29 Sep 2021£300,000 TerracedFreehold
Flat 10, Snipe Court, Bligh Way ME2 2UZ 5 Aug 2021£120,000 FlatLeasehold
98, Bligh Way ME2 2UX 25 Apr 2021£210,000 TerracedFreehold
Flat 12, Skua Court, Bligh Way ME2 2UY 16 Feb 2021£135,000 FlatLeasehold
74, Bligh Way ME2 2UT 16 Jan 2020£250,000 TerracedFreehold
175A, Bligh Way ME2 2XG 8 Jan 2020£10,000 OtherLeasehold
94, Bligh Way ME2 2UX 18 Nov 2019£275,000 TerracedFreehold
55, Bligh Way ME2 2XD 31 Oct 2019£267,000 TerracedFreehold
45, Bligh Way ME2 2XD 3 Dec 2018£235,000 TerracedFreehold
27, Bligh Way ME2 2XD 30 Nov 2018£215,000 Semi-detachedFreehold
73, Bligh Way ME2 2XE 12 Oct 2018£230,000 TerracedFreehold
93, Bligh Way ME2 2XE 29 May 2018£240,000 Semi-detachedFreehold
Flat 12, Skua Court, Bligh Way ME2 2UY 29 Sep 2017£147,500 FlatLeasehold
42, Bligh Way ME2 2UT 31 Jul 2017£224,000 TerracedFreehold
21, Bligh Way ME2 2XD 4 May 2017£220,000 Semi-detachedFreehold
108, Bligh Way ME2 2UX 18 Apr 2017£247,500 TerracedFreehold
81, Bligh Way ME2 2XE 24 Feb 2017£245,000 Semi-detachedFreehold
54, Bligh Way ME2 2UT 20 Dec 2016£195,000 TerracedFreehold
Flat 1, Seamew Court, Bligh Way ME2 2XA 30 Sep 2016£82,000 FlatLeasehold
201, Bligh Way ME2 2XQ 26 Aug 2016£125,000 FlatLeasehold
22, Bligh Way ME2 2UT 25 Aug 2016£222,000 Semi-detachedFreehold
3, Bligh Way ME2 2XB 6 May 2016£202,000 Semi-detachedFreehold

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

AddressSalesChange
45, Bligh Way £235,000 (Dec 2018) → £310,000 (Jul 2025) +32%
over 7 yrs
201, Bligh Way £125,000 (Aug 2016) → £79,000 (Oct 2024) -37%
over 8 yrs
Flat 1, Seamew Court, Bligh Way £82,000 (Sep 2016) → £100,000 (Jan 2022) +22%
over 5 yrs
98, Bligh Way £210,000 (Apr 2021) → £320,000 (Jan 2022) +52%
over under a year
Flat 12, Skua Court, Bligh Way £147,500 (Sep 2017) → £135,000 (Feb 2021) -8%
over 3 yrs

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Schools near Bligh Way

SchoolTypeAgesOfstedDistance
Bligh Primary School (Infants) 303 pupils Primary 2–7 Report 0.1 mi
Bligh Primary School (Juniors) 343 pupils Primary 7–11 Good Report 0.1 mi
Leigh Academy Strood 1,311 pupils Secondary 11–19 Report 0.3 mi
Elaine Primary School 270 pupils Primary 3–11 Good Report 0.6 mi
Cedar Children's Academy 627 pupils Primary 3–11 Report 0.8 mi
Abbey Court Foundation Special School 236 pupils Community special school 3–19 Report 0.8 mi
Gordons Children's Academy, Junior 263 pupils Primary 7–11 Good Report 1.2 mi
Gordons Children's Academy, Infant 135 pupils Primary 5–7 Good Report 1.2 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

  • Cuxton station 1.4 mi · 28 min walk
  • Strood station 1.7 mi · 33 min walk
  • Rochester station 2.0 mi · 39 min walk

Nearest bus stops

  • Albatross Avenue (opp, Bligh Way) 1 min walk
  • Albatross Avenue (adj, Bligh Way) 1 min walk
  • Bligh Way Shops (opp, Bligh Way) 2 min walk
  • Bligh Way Shops (adj, Bligh Way) 2 min walk

GP surgeries

  • Marlowe Park Medical Ctr.
    Wells Road, Strood, Rochester · 0.5 mi
  • Court View Surgery
    2A Darnley Road, Rochester · 0.9 mi
  • Apex Medical Centre
    Gun Lane, Strood, Rochester · 1.4 mi
  • Borstal Village Surgery
    25 Wouldham Road, Borstal, Rochester · 1.7 mi

Supermarkets

  • Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily Strood Bligh Way · 0.1 mi
  • Asda Express Asda Strood Express Petrol · 0.5 mi
  • Tesco Express Tesco Strood Darnley Rd Express · 0.6 mi
  • Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily Temple Farm · 1.0 mi

Pharmacies

  • Hobbs Pharmacy · 0.5 mi
  • Kamsons Pharmacy · 1.0 mi
  • Gl Strood Ltd · 1.3 mi

Dentists

  • Louise Lunness-barnes Dental Clinic · 0.8 mi
  • Central Road (dental Surgery) · 1.1 mi
  • 45-47 · 1.2 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

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This neighbourhood is in decile 3 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.

Income4 of 10
Employment2 of 10
Education and skills2 of 10
Health and disability3 of 10
Crime2 of 10
Access to housing and services3 of 10
Living environment8 of 10

Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).

Homes

HereEng & Wales
Owned64.4%62.5%
Private rented9.9%20.3%
Social rented25.7%17.1%
Households615

People

HereEng & Wales
Under 1519.1%17.4%
Aged 15–6462.1%64.1%
Aged 65+18.9%18.6%
Residents1,668

Broadband

HereUK
Superfast (30Mbit+)100%95%
Ultrafast (300Mbit+)100%80%
Gigabit-capable100%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

HereEng & Wales
4G indoors, all 4 networks92%89%
4G indoors, at least 1 network100%100%
4G outdoors, all 4 networks100%99%
Calls indoors, all 4 networks94%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 Bligh Way

Ethnic group

HereMedway
White88.4%84.3%
Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African5.8%5.6%
Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh2.9%5.9%
Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups1.9%2.8%
Other ethnic group1%1.4%

Religion

HereMedway
No religion48.2%43%
Christian44.9%45.1%
Not answered3.4%5.5%
Muslim2.1%2.7%
Sikh0.7%1.6%
Buddhist0.5%0.4%
Jewish0.1%–
Other religion0.1%0.6%

Country of birth

HereMedway
Born in the UK89.1%86.2%
Born outside the UK10.9%13.8%

Highest qualification

HereMedway
No qualifications30.2%19.4%
Level 4 qualifications and above16.3%25.6%
Level 2 qualifications15.5%15.9%
Level 3 qualifications14.7%18%
Level 1 and entry level qualifications13.3%12.1%
Apprenticeship6.9%6.1%
Other qualifications3%3%

General health

HereMedway
Very good health41%47.5%
Good health35.2%34.6%
Fair health16.3%12.8%
Bad health5.6%4%
Very bad health1.9%1.1%

Cars or vans per household

HereMedway
1 car or van in household39.9%40.9%
2 cars or vans in household30.3%28.9%
No cars or vans in household20.2%19.2%
3 or more cars or vans in household9.6%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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