James Road, Cuxton, Rochester
House prices, sold prices and local information for ME2 1DH, ME2 1DJ.
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At a glance
9 property sales on James Road, Cuxton, Rochester have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 24 Jul 2023. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £354,375. Average sale prices rose from £284,500 in 2016 to £465,000 in 2023 (+63%), 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 89% semi-detached, 11% detached. Recorded sale prices on James Road range from £252,000 to £485,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on James Road compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. James Road has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all ME2 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 10 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 8 | £354,375 | 24 Jul 2023 |
| Detached | 1 | £350,000 | 20 Apr 2022 |
Sold prices on James Road
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20, James Road ME2 1DH | 24 Jul 2023 | £445,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 10, James Road ME2 1DH | 20 Jul 2023 | £485,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 45A, James Road ME2 1DJ | 20 Apr 2022 | £350,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 14, James Road ME2 1DH | 19 Apr 2022 | £340,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 12, James Road ME2 1DH | 29 Nov 2021 | £340,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 37, James Road ME2 1DJ | 9 May 2018 | £371,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 45, James Road ME2 1DJ | 23 Sep 2016 | £283,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 14, James Road ME2 1DH | 26 May 2016 | £252,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 43, James Road ME2 1DJ | 18 Mar 2016 | £311,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 20, James Road ME2 1DH | 5 Feb 2016 | £290,000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 20, James Road | £290,000 (Feb 2016) → £445,000 (Jul 2023) | +53% over 7 yrs |
| 14, James Road | £252,000 (May 2016) → £340,000 (Apr 2022) | +35% over 6 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near James Road
Crime
9 crimes were reported within about a mile of James Road in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
James Road is in or near 3 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Tidal River Medway from Allington to Cuxton Flood alert area
- 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 James Road
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cuxton Community Junior School 232 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 0.1 mi |
| Cuxton Community Infant School 257 pupils | Primary | 2–7 | Report | 0.1 mi |
| The Pilgrim School (A Church of England Primary With Nursery) 237 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Bligh Primary School (Juniors) 343 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 1.5 mi |
| Bligh Primary School (Infants) 303 pupils | Primary | 2–7 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Cedar Children's Academy 627 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.5 mi |
| Elaine Primary School 270 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.6 mi |
| Leigh Academy Strood 1,311 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Report | 1.6 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 0.3 mi · 6 min walk
- Halling station 1.6 mi · 32 min walk
- Rochester station 2.5 mi · 50 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- James Road (o/s 26, James Road) 1 min walk
- Scout Hut (opp, Bush Road) 2 min walk
- Scout Hut (adj, Bush Road) 2 min walk
- Junior School (opp, Bush Road) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Marlowe Park Medical Ctr.
Wells Road, Strood, Rochester · 1.1 mi - Borstal Village Surgery
25 Wouldham Road, Borstal, Rochester · 1.2 mi - Court View Surgery
2A Darnley Road, Rochester · 1.7 mi - Riverside Medical Practice
Ferry Road, Halling, Rochester · 1.8 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Cuxton · 0.1 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Borstal · 1.3 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Halling Express · 1.3 mi
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily Strood Bligh Way · 1.4 mi
Pharmacies
- Hobbs Pharmacy · 1.1 mi
- Focus Chemists · 1.3 mi
- Kamsons Pharmacy · 1.8 mi
Dentists
- Dental Dept. · 1.8 mi
- Dental Surgery · 1.8 mi
- Dental Surgery · 1.9 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 7 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 | 8 of 10 |
| Employment | 8 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 6 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 7 of 10 |
| Crime | 6 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 | 85.2% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 8.4% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 6.2% | 17.1% |
| Households | 663 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 14.5% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 57.8% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 27.8% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,535 |
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 James Road
Ethnic group
| Here | Medway | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 96% | 84.3% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 1.6% | 5.9% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.2% | 2.8% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.7% | 5.6% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.5% | 1.4% |
Religion
| Here | Medway | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 53.7% | 45.1% |
| No religion | 37.3% | 43% |
| Not answered | 6% | 5.5% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 2.7% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 1.6% |
Country of birth
| Here | Medway | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.5% | 86.2% |
| Born outside the UK | 6.5% | 13.8% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Medway | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 27.5% | 25.6% |
| No qualifications | 18.6% | 19.4% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 16.8% | 18% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 15.6% | 15.9% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 11.4% | 12.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.5% | 6.1% |
| Other qualifications | 2.6% | 3% |
General health
| Here | Medway | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.9% | 47.5% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 34.6% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 12.8% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 4% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.1% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Medway | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 36.7% | 40.9% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 34.7% | 28.9% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 16.1% | 11% |
| No cars or vans in household | 12.5% | 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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