Christmas Lane, High Halstow, Rochester
House prices, sold prices and local information for ME3 8SN, ME3 8NG, ME3 8SW.
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At a glance
15 property sales on Christmas Lane, High Halstow, Rochester have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 3 homes sold here for an average of £726,667. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £594,808. Average sale prices rose from £397,500 in 2016 to £782,500 in 2026 (+97%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 105% above the Rochester average of £354,600 over the same period. 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 87% detached, 13% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Christmas Lane range from £370,000 to £955,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold. Of 218 streets in Rochester with at least two sales in the last year, Christmas Lane ranks 3rd for average price, putting it in the top 10%.
House prices on Christmas Lane compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all ME3 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 15 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 13 | £594,808 | 1 May 2026 |
| Semi-detached | 2 | £400,000 | 5 Apr 2024 |
Sold prices on Christmas Lane
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32A, Christmas Lane ME3 8SN | 1 May 2026 | £955,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 14, Christmas Lane ME3 8SN | 20 Feb 2026 | £610,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 23, Christmas Lane ME3 8SN | 18 Dec 2025 | £615,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 41, Christmas Lane ME3 8NG | 9 Dec 2024 | £482,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| Willow Reach, Christmas Lane ME3 8SN | 27 Sep 2024 | £515,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 34, Christmas Lane ME3 8SN | 5 Apr 2024 | £430,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 12, Christmas Lane ME3 8SN | 15 Aug 2022 | £645,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| The Anchorage, Christmas Lane ME3 8SW | 30 Apr 2021 | £650,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 16, Christmas Lane ME3 8SN | 1 Sep 2020 | £600,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 10, Christmas Lane ME3 8SN | 15 May 2020 | £510,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 42, Christmas Lane ME3 8SN | 13 Aug 2019 | £775,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Willow Reach, Christmas Lane ME3 8SN | 28 Feb 2019 | £400,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 14, Christmas Lane ME3 8SN | 11 Jan 2018 | £550,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 43, Christmas Lane ME3 8NG | 13 May 2016 | £425,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 36, Christmas Lane ME3 8SN | 8 Jan 2016 | £370,000 | Semi-detached | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 14, Christmas Lane | £550,000 (Jan 2018) → £610,000 (Feb 2026) | +11% over 8 yrs |
| Willow Reach, Christmas Lane | £400,000 (Feb 2019) → £515,000 (Sep 2024) | +29% over 6 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Christmas Lane
Crime
6 crimes were reported within about a mile of Christmas Lane 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).
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence & sexual offences | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Christmas Lane is in or near 3 Environment Agency flood areas:
- North Kent Marshes between Shorne Marsh and Allhallows Flood alert area
- Coast from Dartford to Allhallows 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 Christmas Lane
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leigh Academy High Halstow 241 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.3 mi |
| Hoo St Werburgh Primary School and the Marlborough 546 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.8 mi |
| Leigh Academy Hundred of Hoo 1,829 pupils | All-through | 4–19 | Report | 1.9 mi |
| Chattenden Primary School 203 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 2.5 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 4.2 mi · 1 hr 25 min walk
- Higham station 4.5 mi · 1 hr 29 min walk
- Strood station 4.5 mi · 1 hr 29 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Half Moon Way (opp, Christmas Lane) 1 min walk
- Hill Farm Close (opp, Christmas Lane) 2 min walk
- Hill Farm Close (adj, Christmas Lane) 3 min walk
- Half Moon Way (adj, Christmas Lane) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- St. Werburgh Med.practice
98 Bells Lane, Hoo, Rochester · 1.7 mi - The Elms Medical Centre
Tilley Close, Main Road, Hoo, Rochester · 1.9 mi - Maritime Health Partnership
St Mary's Island Surgery, Edgeway, Chatham · 3.0 mi - Highparks Medical Practice
Parkside, Cliffe Woods, Rochester · 3.1 mi
Supermarkets
- Spar Spar - Hoo · 1.9 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Hoo · 1.9 mi
- Spar Spar - Chattenden South · 2.5 mi
- Spar Spar - Chattenden North · 2.6 mi
Pharmacies
- Knights Pharmacy · 1.7 mi
- Hoo Pharmacy · 1.9 mi
Dentists
- The Dental Surgery · 1.7 mi
- Rochester Orthodontic Centre · 3.9 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 6 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 | 9 of 10 |
| Employment | 7 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 6 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 7 of 10 |
| Crime | 7 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 1 of 10 |
| Living environment | 7 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 86.2% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 8.8% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 5.0% | 17.1% |
| Households | 854 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 16.2% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 62.2% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 21.7% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,241 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 67% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 67% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 67% | 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 Christmas Lane
Ethnic group
| Here | Medway | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 95.8% | 84.3% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 2.1% | 5.9% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.2% | 2.8% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.8% | 5.6% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.1% | 1.4% |
Religion
| Here | Medway | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 52.3% | 45.1% |
| No religion | 39.7% | 43% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 5.5% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | – |
| Buddhist | 0.1% | 0.4% |
Country of birth
| Here | Medway | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.3% | 86.2% |
| Born outside the UK | 5.7% | 13.8% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Medway | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 26.7% | 25.6% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 21.8% | 18% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 15% | 15.9% |
| No qualifications | 14.9% | 19.4% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 10.9% | 12.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.1% | 6.1% |
| Other qualifications | 2.7% | 3% |
General health
| Here | Medway | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.8% | 47.5% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 34.6% |
| Fair health | 9.3% | 12.8% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 4% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.1% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Medway | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 cars or vans in household | 41.7% | 28.9% |
| 1 car or van in household | 28.1% | 40.9% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 24% | 11% |
| No cars or vans in household | 6.2% | 19.2% |
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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