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Upnor shops | What’s available in the village (and nearby)

November 10, 2020 by admin Leave a Comment

Upnor is a quiet and quant village along the banks of the river Medway. While it does have a High Street, there is very little in the way of Upnor shops. So what is actually available to buy (or browse) in Upnor?

Upnor Shops

Technically, Upnor has no traditional shops. The village does not have a corner store, Off-License or Post Office, either.

Currently Upnor has four distinct pubs which all offer food as well. If you want more details, make sure to check out our post: “The Best 4 Upnor Pubs | Where to get a pint“

During Covid-19, the Kings Arms has been hosting a small shop within the pub, to help residents get the food they need. While this shop may not continue for long, it’s still extremely helpful when regular local shops are shut.

Upnor shops
The Kings Arms currently has the “Village Store” for Upnor residents

Upnor is also home to a new restaurant called “Coelho’s Picados & Skewer House” This Portuguese restaurant has taken the spot of Powder and Magazine, which closed in early 2020.

There is also a small gift shop in Upnor Castle, but that is closed during England’s second lockdown. For more details on when the castle will open (or details for planning your next visit), make sure to check out our article: “Your trip to Upnor Castle | Make it memorable“

Closest shops to Upnor

In terms of takeaways that serve Upnor, there’s actually quite a few great options. You can find details on our article: “The Best Takeaways in Upnor“

Co-Op

There are two Co-Ops quite close to Upnor village. One is part of the petrol station at the entrance to Medway City Estate. While it’s small, it still has the necessities available like milk, eggs, meat, fruit and vegetables. You can also get a small selection of alcohol, toiletries and cleaning supplies.

There is also a larger Co-Op in Wainscott, just down the road from Upnor. You’ll find more selection from this particular Co-Op without having to travel too far from the village. It’s typically open from 6am until 10pm most days, but make sure to check before visiting as there are changes due to Covid-19.

Often missed, there is a tiny Co-Op location at Chatham’s Dockside, tucked away near the Ship and trades pub. Of course, there is little selection here but it’s helpful to know that it’s there.

Medway City Estate Co-Op address: Anthonys Way, Rochester ME2 4DW

Wainscott Co-Cop address: 4 Wainscott Road, Wainscott, Rochester ME2 4LB

Dockside Co-Op address: Ships and Trades, Maritime Way, St Mary’s Island, Chatham ME4 3ER

Tesco

There are two Tesco locations fairly close to Upnor – one Tesco Express and one Tesco Superstore. Naturally, the Express location will have a small selection of items while the Superstore is much more suited for a larger shop. However, you’ll need to travel into Strood to get to the Tesco Superstore.

Tesco Express address: Frindsbury Road, Rochester ME2 4JD

Tesco Superstore address: Charles Street, Rochester ME2 2DE

ASDA

There is a nearby ASDA Superstore and petrol station across the river in Gillingham. Depending on the time of day, this shop might be quicker to get to instead of driving into Strood.

ASDA Superstore address: Pier Road, Pier Approach Road, Gillingham ME7 1RZ

Chatham Dockyard

Across the river from Upnor is Chatham Dockyard and Chatham’s Dockside. The Dockyard is a great historical experience and a fun trip out for the whole family (currently closed until 2021).

Just down the road from the Dockyard is Chatham Dockside which has a few restaurants and fast-food locations, but not much in the way of groceries.

However there are some good shops here and it’s just a short drive from Upnor.

Notable shops at Chatham Dockside:

  • Clarks Outlet
  • Choice
  • Peacocks
  • The Range
  • Poundstretcher
  • ProCook
  • M&S Outlet

For food at Dockside, there is:

  • Burger King
  • Villagio
  • Starbucks
  • Taco Bell
  • Nandos
  • Pizza Hut
  • The Broadwick
  • Creams Cafe
  • Fireaway

Upnor Shops and the surrounding area

While there isn’t too much selection within Upnor itself, there are a lot of shops, resultants, pubs and takeaways that are nearby or at least service Upnor village. As locals, we definitely recommend Upnor’s pubs but you’ll need to leave the village for your weekly food shop or if you’re interested in shopping for clothing, gifts or other items.

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Upnor houses for sale | So you want to move to Upnor

September 4, 2020 by admin Leave a Comment

Finding Upnor houses for sale, or properties to rent, is extremely competitive. Upnor village is incredibly small so houses rarely come on the market.

Here are the best places to find Upnor houses for sale, or Upnor flats to rent.

How to find Upnor houses for sale

Rightmove

A personal favourite moving or rental website is Rightmove. For Upnor, there are hardly any places listed currently, but it’s always a good site to check first. It’s also helpful to check the “map” section on Rightmove, as some properties will actually be in Rochester rather than Upnor village.

Zoopla

Another popular website for properties is Zoopla. We would recommend checking them out for Upnor houses for sale, along with possible rental properties as well.

Prime Location

We find that Prime Location doesn’t usually have the same amount of properties listed, but still important to check quickly. Upnor properties are particularly difficult to find, but should be listed with Prime Location.

Your Move

Another popular website for rentals and properties for sale in Upnor is Your Move. This website has a particularly useful map option to help you visualise where the properties are actually located. Like mentioned before, make sure to double-check the addresses of the properties you’re looking at. Many listings show “Rochester” but may be in Rochester proper or Upnor village.

On the Market

While not the most popular choice for finding houses for sale in Upnor, On the Market should still have a few listings. It’s likely that you’ll have already seen this on places like Zoopla or Rightmore.

Wards

Formally Wards & Partners, Ward is another option when looking for rentals and properties for sale in Upnor. Naturally, they will only show properties that Wards is listing, rather than all available places in the village. We would recommend sticking to websites like Rightmove in order to get all available properties in Upnor.

Robinson-Jackson

Similar to Wards, you could also check Robinson-Jackson’s website to Upnor listings. As expected, they will only showcase the properties in Upnor that they are associated with, so you will not see all available homes.

Houses For Sale & To Rent

Another option is to check Houses for Sale & To Rent for Upnor homes. While not as extensive as other websites, it’s still important to check various sites in case any property is missed.

upnor houses for sale
Many of Upnor’s homes are within walking distance to the Medway River and the many boats that sail along it

House prices in Upnor

According to RightMove, in the last year properties in Upnor had an overall average price of £349,000.

Most of the sales in Upnor during the last year were semi-detached properties, selling for an average price of £330,800. Detached properties sold for an average of £395,800, with terraced properties getting £300,000.

Overall, sold prices in Upnor over the last year were 7% up on the previous year and 7% down on the 2016 peak of £375,900.

Looking to move to Upnor?

Before you move to Upnor, make sure to familiarise yourself with the village! Below are some useful articles about Upnor and the surrounding area.

Wondering if your favourite takeaway delivers to Upnor? Find out here: The Best Takeaways in Upnor

Upnor is filled with wonderful walks and running routes to get your outside: 4 Upnor Walks & Scenic Routes

Not sure what to do in Upnor? Here’s our favourites: What to do in Upnor (as told by locals)

Did you know Upnor has its own beach? Upnor Beach | Medway’s Secret Gem

Check out Upnor’s pubs: The Best 4 Upnor Pubs | Where to get a pint

Make sure to visit Upnor Castle: Your trip to Upnor Castle | Make it memorable

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