Postcode Analysis Medway, South East

LABURNUM COTTAGES, ME3 0BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LABURNUM COTTAGES, ME3 0BL.

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Population

374

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 39,700 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: ME3 0BL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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5/10
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8/10
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2/10
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5/10
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4/10
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3/10
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3/10
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6/10
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5/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates ME3 0BL — age 38, 73% ownership, 12% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £450k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 63.6% year-on-year.

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

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

For families considering a move, ME3 0BL represents a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. By day, the area transitions to a mining and quarrying facilities character: industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 73% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £450k, up 63.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for ME3 0BL are sourced from Output Area E00081273 (shared with 11 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 0BL. The average age is 37.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.8%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.9%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 450,000

1 sales · Mean £ 450,000

Semi-Detached

£ 248,500

2 sales · Mean £ 248,500

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

ME3 0BL has low crime rates — 33 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 offences34
Criminal damage and arson7
Anti-social behaviour6
Other theft6
Public order3

school Local Schools

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St James Church of England Primary Academy

Good207 pupils0.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Grain Store0.2 km
  • Co-Op & Post Office0.1 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Hogarth Inn0.0 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Baxtor Storey1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Ozzies Plaice0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sheerness-On-Sea3.6 km
  • Queenborough5.1 km
  • Swale7.7 km

Bus Stops

  • High Street0.1 km
  • High Street0.1 km
  • Chapel Road Shops0.2 km
  • Chapel Road Shops0.2 km
  • Lapwing Road0.4 km