Herdsdown, Hoo, Rochester
House prices, sold prices and local information for ME3 9HN.
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At a glance
14 property sales on Herdsdown, Hoo, Rochester have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £350,000. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £299,583. 4 homes here have sold more than once since 2017; 3 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 86% semi-detached, 14% terraced. Recorded sale prices on Herdsdown range from £248,000 to £375,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold. Of 218 streets in Rochester with at least two sales in the last year, Herdsdown ranks 91st for average price.
House prices on Herdsdown 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 12 | £299,583 | 11 Dec 2025 |
| Terraced | 2 | £293,500 | 11 May 2026 |
Sold prices on Herdsdown
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8, Herdsdown ME3 9HN | 11 May 2026 | £325,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 1, Herdsdown ME3 9HN | 11 Dec 2025 | £375,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 2, Herdsdown ME3 9HN | 5 Sep 2025 | £355,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 3, Herdsdown ME3 9HN | 28 Sep 2022 | £350,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 26, Herdsdown ME3 9HN | 1 Apr 2022 | £305,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 21, Herdsdown ME3 9HN | 11 Mar 2022 | £315,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 5, Herdsdown ME3 9HN | 1 Nov 2021 | £315,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 4, Herdsdown ME3 9HN | 17 Jun 2021 | £265,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 13, Herdsdown ME3 9HN | 20 Jan 2021 | £267,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 10, Herdsdown ME3 9HN | 18 Dec 2020 | £265,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 21, Herdsdown ME3 9HN | 17 Jan 2020 | £248,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 40, Herdsdown ME3 9HN | 16 Oct 2019 | £275,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 8, Herdsdown ME3 9HN | 11 Oct 2019 | £262,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 1, Herdsdown ME3 9HN | 6 Sep 2019 | £260,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 10, Herdsdown ME3 9HN | 26 May 2017 | £267,000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 8, Herdsdown | £262,000 (Oct 2019) → £325,000 (May 2026) | +24% over 7 yrs |
| 1, Herdsdown | £260,000 (Sep 2019) → £375,000 (Dec 2025) | +44% over 6 yrs |
| 21, Herdsdown | £248,000 (Jan 2020) → £315,000 (Mar 2022) | +27% over 2 yrs |
| 10, Herdsdown | £267,000 (May 2017) → £265,000 (Dec 2020) | -1% over 4 yrs |
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Schools near Herdsdown
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leigh Academy Hundred of Hoo 1,829 pupils | All-through | 4–19 | Report | 0.1 mi |
| Hoo St Werburgh Primary School and the Marlborough 546 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.1 mi |
| Chattenden Primary School 203 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| St Mary's Island Church of England (Aided) Primary School 663 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Waterfront UTC 381 pupils | Secondary | 14–19 | Good Report | 1.6 mi |
| Wainscott Primary School 454 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 2.0 mi |
| Burnt Oak Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 2.0 mi |
| Rivermead School 163 pupils | Academy special converter | 4–16 | Report | 2.0 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 2.4 mi · 48 min walk
- Strood station 2.8 mi · 57 min walk
- Rochester station 2.9 mi · 59 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- St Werburgh Crescent (opp, Main Road) 1 min walk
- St Werburgh Crescent (adj, Main Road) 1 min walk
- The Hundred of Hoo Academy Grounds (in, School Grounds) 2 min walk
- Main Road (o/s 96, Main Road) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- The Elms Medical Centre
Tilley Close, Main Road, Hoo, Rochester · 0.3 mi - St. Werburgh Med.practice
98 Bells Lane, Hoo, Rochester · 0.5 mi - Maritime Health Partnership
St Mary's Island Surgery, Edgeway, Chatham · 1.2 mi - Princes Park Medical Ctr
Sunlight Surgery, Sunlight Centre, Gillingham · 1.9 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Hoo · 0.5 mi
- Spar Spar - Hoo · 0.5 mi
- Spar Spar - Chattenden South · 1.0 mi
- Spar Spar - Chattenden North · 1.1 mi
Pharmacies
- Knights Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
- Hoo Pharmacy · 0.4 mi
- Island Pharmacy · 1.2 mi
Dentists
- The Dental Surgery · 0.5 mi
- Chatham Dental Centre · 2.2 mi
- Rochester Orthodontic Centre · 2.3 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 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.
| Income | 4 of 10 |
| Employment | 4 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 2 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 3 of 10 |
| Crime | 2 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 2 of 10 |
| Living environment | 8 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 64.6% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 15.5% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 19.9% | 17.1% |
| Households | 670 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 19.3% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 59.1% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 21.5% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,598 |
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 Herdsdown
Ethnic group
| Here | Medway | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 94.8% | 84.3% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 1.8% | 5.6% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.6% | 2.8% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 0.9% | 5.9% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.9% | 1.4% |
Religion
| Here | Medway | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 48.3% | 45.1% |
| No religion | 45.3% | 43% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 5.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 2.7% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Country of birth
| Here | Medway | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.6% | 86.2% |
| Born outside the UK | 8.4% | 13.8% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Medway | |
|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.1% | 19.4% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 18.4% | 18% |
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 17.1% | 25.6% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 14.9% | 15.9% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 13.7% | 12.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 6.1% |
| Other qualifications | 3.1% | 3% |
General health
| Here | Medway | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.9% | 47.5% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 34.6% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 12.8% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 4% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.1% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Medway | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 38.2% | 40.9% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 28.3% | 28.9% |
| No cars or vans in household | 18.9% | 19.2% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 14.6% | 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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