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Medway is a unitary authority in Kent with a population of 279,776. The median house price is £300,000, with 3,319 sales in the past 12 months and 5-year growth of 17.6%. Terraced homes are most common at 37.7% of accommodation, followed by semi-detached at 30.9%.
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The median age is 38.9 years, and 64.7% of homes are owner-occupied. About 45% of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived than Medway. Crime stands at 10.4 per 1,000 residents, with violent crime the largest category. There are 115 schools including 6 grammar schools; 41 of 45 Ofsted-rated schools are rated good or better. Life expectancy is 78.8 years for males and 82.8 years for females. Transport links include 8 rail stations; Gillingham Rail Station offers a 44-minute commute to London St Pancras. Broadband coverage is strong at 82.9% ultrafast. Air quality is moderate, with nitrogen dioxide at 10.8 and particulate matter at 7.4 annually. Council tax band D is £2,319.29.
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