Postcode Analysis Medway, South East

ME3 0AR House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-07 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

362

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Avg Age

45

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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

ME3 0AR is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 83% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

ME3 0AR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km from Grain 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.

This is a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. During the day, industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 2 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for ME3 0AR 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 0AR. 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 2025-07)

ME3 0AR has low crime rates — 2 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

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St James Church of England Primary Academy

Good207 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Grain Store0.8 km
  • Co-Op & Post Office1.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Hogarth Inn1.0 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Baxtor Storey0.0 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Ozzies Plaice0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sheerness-On-Sea3.2 km
  • Queenborough4.3 km
  • Swale6.8 km