Area Analysis Gravesham, South East

ME3 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the ME3 postcode area.

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Population

29,836

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 46,700 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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7/10
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9/10
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3/10
workEmployment
8/10
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2/10
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5/10
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3/10
homeHome Ownership
9/10
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7/10
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Area Character

ME3 is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 78% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £359k. Property prices are trending down 7.8% year-on-year.

home £359,500 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

ME3 is a postcode district in Gravesham, South East, covering 834 active and 194 retired postcodes.

The largest share of ME3 (15%) is characterised by a settled suburban family area with high owner-occupation and stability, alongside a rural commuter area popular with professional households (12%). A further 12% of the district is made up of a transitioning industrial area — historically working class, gradually changing. This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes ME3 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in ME3 are around £359k, down 7.8% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across ME3 at 204 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 43 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full ME3 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.9%
Asian / British Asian2.6%
Black / African / Caribbean3.1%
Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences2626
Anti-social behaviour1233
Criminal damage and arson568
Other theft361
Vehicle crime337

school Local Schools

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Higham Primary School

Good208 pupils
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St Helen's Church of England Primary School, Cliffe

Good207 pupils
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Cliffe Woods Primary School

Outstanding410 pupils
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The Hundred of Hoo Academy

Good1676 pupils
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High Halstow Primary Academy

Good210 pupils
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Chattenden Primary School

Good201 pupils
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St James Church of England Primary Academy

Good207 pupils
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Peninsula East Primary Academy

Good246 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

24 nearby
  • Co-Op
  • Co-Op & Post Office
  • Co-Op Welcome
  • Village Minimart
  • Village Greengrocers
  • + 19 more
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Pub, NightClub

15 nearby
  • The Terminus Trading As The Village
  • Cliffe Mens Social Club
  • Cliffe Woods Social Club
  • Fenn Bell Inn
  • Haven All Hallows Box Bar
  • + 10 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

26 nearby
  • Cliffe Woods Cafe
  • MURPHY Site Canteen Isle Of Grain
  • Roses Tearoom
  • Allhallows Yacht Club
  • Arnies Snack Bar Limited
  • + 21 more
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Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Taste House Chinese Takeaway
  • Village Fryers
  • McCoys
  • Millennium Fish Bar
  • Ozzies Plaice
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Nisa Mini Market