ME3 0AU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Grain in Grain. Administratively it sits within Peninsula ward and the Rochester and Strood constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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. 83% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for ME3 0AU are sourced from Output Area E00081272 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ME3 0AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ME3 0AU.
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 0AU spans multiple life stages — average age 45, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME3 0AU. 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
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ME3 0AU has low crime rates — 14 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 Store0.5 km
- Co-Op & Post Office0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Hogarth Inn0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Baxtor Storey0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Ozzies Plaice0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sheerness-On-Sea3.6 km
- Queenborough4.8 km
- Swale7.3 km
Bus Stops
- Chapel Road Shops0.5 km
- Chapel Road Shops0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: ME30AU · Data under Open Government Licence