ME3 0AY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Grain Road, 0.3km from Grain in Grain. Administratively it sits within Peninsula ward and the Rochester and Strood constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The daytime character shifts — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £306k.
Census 2021 statistics for ME3 0AY are sourced from Output Area E00081271 (shared with 27 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GRAIN ROAD, ME3 0AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GRAIN ROAD, ME3 0AY.
344
37
£ 39,700 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ME3 0AY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 72% owner-occupation and average age 37, ME3 0AY has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME3 0AY. The average age is 37.1. 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 balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 306,000
1 sales · Mean £ 306,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ME3 0AY has low crime rates — 28 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 Store0.4 km
- Co-Op & Post Office0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Hogarth Inn0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Baxtor Storey0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Ozzies Plaice0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sheerness-On-Sea3.8 km
- Queenborough5.2 km
- Swale7.7 km
Bus Stops
- High Street0.2 km
- High Street0.3 km
- Chapel Road Shops0.4 km
- Chapel Road Shops0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: ME30AY · Data under Open Government Licence