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.
ME3 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the ME3 postcode area.
29,836
43
£ 46,700 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Higham Primary School
St Helen's Church of England Primary School, Cliffe
Cliffe Woods Primary School
The Hundred of Hoo Academy
High Halstow Primary Academy
Chattenden Primary School
St James Church of England Primary Academy
Peninsula East Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
24 nearby- Co-Op
- Co-Op & Post Office
- Co-Op Welcome
- Village Minimart
- Village Greengrocers
- + 19 more
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
Restaurant, Cafe
26 nearby- Cliffe Woods Cafe
- MURPHY Site Canteen Isle Of Grain
- Roses Tearoom
- Allhallows Yacht Club
- Arnies Snack Bar Limited
- + 21 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Taste House Chinese Takeaway
- Village Fryers
- McCoys
- Millennium Fish Bar
- Ozzies Plaice
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Nisa Mini Market
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Area Profile: ME3 · Data under Open Government Licence