Is ME3 0AE a safe place to live?

Yes, ME3 0AE is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 1 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of ME3 0AE?

The population for the ME3 0AE area is approximately 362 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Medway, South East

ME3 0AE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ME3 0AE.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-08 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

362

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 39,700 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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10/10

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8/10

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2/10

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5/10

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6/10

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4/10

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2/10

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8/10

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7/10

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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates ME3 0AE — age 45, 83% ownership, 13% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

ME3 0AE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.9km from Wallend in Grain. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Peninsula ward and the Rochester and Strood constituency.

Day-to-day life in ME3 0AE has the character of a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. The daytime character shifts — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 1 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for ME3 0AE are sourced from Output Area E00081272 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME3 0AE. The average age is 45.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.3%

Asian / British Asian1.1%

Black / African / Caribbean3.3%

Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

51%Active

FT: 35%

Unemployed: 3%

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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)

ME3 0AE has low crime rates — 1 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences1

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Sheerness-On-Sea4.7 km
Queenborough5.1 km
Swale7.2 km

Bus Stops

Power Station0.3 km
Power Station0.3 km