ME3 0AP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Chapel Road, 0.4km from Grain in Grain. Administratively it sits within Peninsula ward and the Rochester and Strood constituency.
For families considering a move, ME3 0AP represents a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. Outside of residential hours, industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. The 45 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 83% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for ME3 0AP are sourced from Output Area E00081272 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHAPEL ROAD, ME3 0AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHAPEL ROAD, ME3 0AP.
362
45
£ 39,700 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. ME3 0AP spans multiple life stages — average age 45, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME3 0AP. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ME3 0AP has low crime rates — 25 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St James Church of England Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Grain Store0.3 km
- Co-Op & Post Office0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Hogarth Inn0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Baxtor Storey0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Ozzies Plaice0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sheerness-On-Sea3.2 km
- Queenborough4.7 km
- Swale7.3 km
Bus Stops
- Lapwing Road0.1 km
- Lapwing Road0.1 km
- Chapel Road Shops0.3 km
- Chapel Road Shops0.3 km
- High Street0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: ME30AP · Data under Open Government Licence