Lilac Road, Rochester
House prices, sold prices and local information for ME2 2LF, ME2 2LE.
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At a glance
15 property sales on Lilac Road, Rochester have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 26 Aug 2025. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £270,317. Average sale prices rose from £262,375 in 2016 to £343,333 in 2025 (+31%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. Recorded sale prices on Lilac Road range from £215,000 to £365,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Lilac Road compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Lilac 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 15 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 15 | £270,317 | 26 Aug 2025 |
Sold prices on Lilac Road
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29, Lilac Road ME2 2LE | 26 Aug 2025 | £365,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 54, Lilac Road ME2 2LF | 8 Aug 2025 | £305,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 16, Lilac Road ME2 2LE | 10 Jul 2025 | £360,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 23, Lilac Road ME2 2LE | 31 Mar 2023 | £275,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 79, Lilac Road ME2 2LF | 13 Apr 2022 | £285,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 11, Lilac Road ME2 2LE | 16 Nov 2020 | £220,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 45, Lilac Road ME2 2LF | 28 Aug 2020 | £280,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 42, Lilac Road ME2 2LF | 3 Mar 2020 | £242,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 43, Lilac Road ME2 2LF | 9 Aug 2019 | £250,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 38, Lilac Road ME2 2LF | 11 Jan 2019 | £230,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 2, Lilac Road ME2 2LE | 20 Nov 2018 | £215,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 77, Lilac Road ME2 2LF | 8 Jan 2018 | £253,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 36, Lilac Road ME2 2LE | 13 Nov 2017 | £250,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 20, Lilac Road ME2 2LE | 17 Jun 2016 | £298,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 47, Lilac Road ME2 2LF | 12 Feb 2016 | £226,750 | 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.
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Schools near Lilac Road
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Children's Academy 627 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Elaine Primary School 270 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| Leigh Academy Strood 1,311 pupils | Secondary | 11–19 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Bligh Primary School (Infants) 303 pupils | Primary | 2–7 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Bligh Primary School (Juniors) 343 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| St Nicholas CEVC Primary School 156 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Abbey Court Foundation Special School 236 pupils | Community special school | 3–19 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Gordons Children's Academy, Junior 263 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 0.9 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 1.2 mi · 24 min walk
- Strood station 1.2 mi · 25 min walk
- Rochester station 1.4 mi · 28 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Chestnut Road (adj, Lilac Road) 1 min walk
- Holly Road (just after, Lilac Road) 1 min walk
- Lilac Crescent (opp, Lilac Road) 2 min walk
- Lilac Crescent (adj, Lilac Road) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Marlowe Park Medical Ctr.
Wells Road, Strood, Rochester · 0.3 mi - Court View Surgery
2A Darnley Road, Rochester · 0.4 mi - Apex Medical Centre
Gun Lane, Strood, Rochester · 1.0 mi - Borstal Village Surgery
25 Wouldham Road, Borstal, Rochester · 1.2 mi
Supermarkets
- Tesco Express Tesco Strood Darnley Rd Express · 0.2 mi
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily Temple Farm · 0.4 mi
- Asda Express Asda Strood Express Petrol · 0.7 mi
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily Strood Bligh Way · 0.7 mi
Pharmacies
- Hobbs Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
- Kamsons Pharmacy · 0.5 mi
- Tesco Instore Pharmacy · 0.9 mi
Dentists
- 45-47 · 0.8 mi
- Central Road (dental Surgery) · 0.8 mi
- Gm Dental And Implant Centre · 0.8 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 5 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 | 5 of 10 |
| Employment | 6 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 4 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 5 of 10 |
| Crime | 5 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 3 of 10 |
| Living environment | 10 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 75.4% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 11.8% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 12.8% | 17.1% |
| Households | 900 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 23.5% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 66.7% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 9.8% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,420 |
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 Lilac Road
Ethnic group
| Here | Medway | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 81.9% | 84.3% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 11.3% | 5.6% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 3.3% | 5.9% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.6% | 1.4% |
Religion
| Here | Medway | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 45.5% | 45.1% |
| No religion | 45.1% | 43% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 5.5% |
| Muslim | 2.8% | 2.7% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.4% |
Country of birth
| Here | Medway | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.9% | 86.2% |
| Born outside the UK | 15.1% | 13.8% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Medway | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 28.2% | 25.6% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 17.1% | 15.9% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 17% | 18% |
| No qualifications | 15.5% | 19.4% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 13.6% | 12.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.8% | 6.1% |
| Other qualifications | 2.7% | 3% |
General health
| Here | Medway | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.8% | 47.5% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 34.6% |
| Fair health | 10% | 12.8% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 4% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.1% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Medway | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 41% | 40.9% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 35.5% | 28.9% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 12.1% | 11% |
| No cars or vans in household | 11.3% | 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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