Postcode Analysis Medway, South East

WEST LANE, ME3 0BE House Prices & Local Information

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

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

344

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 39,700 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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6/10
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2/10
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4/10
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3/10
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2/10
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1/10
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6/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 72% owner-occupation and average age 37, ME3 0BE has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

ME3 0BE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on West Lane, 0.9km 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.



Census 2021 statistics for ME3 0BE are sourced from Output Area E00081271 (shared with 27 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 0BE. 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%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

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St James Church of England Primary Academy

Good207 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Grain Store0.9 km
  • Co-Op & Post Office0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Hogarth Inn0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Ozzies Plaice0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sheerness-On-Sea4.3 km
  • Queenborough5.8 km
  • Swale8.3 km