Postcode Analysis Medway, South East

WEST LANE, ME3 0BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST LANE, ME3 0BB.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

344

cake
Avg Age

37

payments
Avg Income

£ 39,700 /yr

work
Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

Index Insight: ME3 0BB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

shieldSafety
9/10
family_restroomFamily
6/10
favoriteHealth
2/10
workEmployment
4/10
diversity_3Diversity
3/10
paymentsAffluence
2/10
directions_transitTransit
1/10
homeHome Ownership
6/10
trending_upInvestment
4/10
psychology

Area Character

ME3 0BB is an established family neighbourhood — 72% owner-occupation and an average age of 37 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

shield Safety 9/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

ME3 0BB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on West Lane, 0.4km from Grain in Grain. Administratively it sits within Peninsula ward and the Rochester and Strood constituency.

For families considering a move, ME3 0BB represents 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 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for ME3 0BB are sourced from Output Area E00081271 (shared with 27 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

open_in_new Open Interactive Map

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME3 0BB. 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

White / British95.6%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean2.6%
Other / Mixed0.6%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
lightbulb

Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

analytics Full Demographics Profile

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

ME3 0BB has low crime rates — 32 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.

Violence and sexual offences33
Criminal damage and arson7
Anti-social behaviour6
Other theft5
Public order3

school Local Schools

P

St James Church of England Primary Academy

Good207 pupils0.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Grain Store0.3 km
  • Co-Op & Post Office0.1 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Hogarth Inn0.2 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Baxtor Storey1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Ozzies Plaice0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sheerness-On-Sea3.8 km
  • Queenborough5.2 km
  • Swale7.8 km

Bus Stops

  • High Street0.1 km
  • High Street0.2 km
  • Chapel Road Shops0.3 km
  • Chapel Road Shops0.3 km