Postcode Analysis Medway, South East

HIGH STREET, ME3 0BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, ME3 0BS.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

307

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 39,700 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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10/10
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5/10
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2/10
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4/10
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3/10
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3/10
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2/10
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7/10
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5/10
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Area Character

ME3 0BS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 78% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £355k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 18.7% year-on-year.

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

ME3 0BS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on High Street, 0.6km from Grain in Grain. Administratively it sits within Peninsula ward and the Rochester and Strood constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in ME3, ME3 0BS offers a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. During the day, industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 78% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £355k, down 18.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for ME3 0BS are sourced from Output Area E00081269 (shared with 8 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 0BS. The average age is 41.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.1%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean2.6%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 402,750

6 sales · Mean £ 375,133

Semi-Detached

£ 207,500

2 sales · Mean £ 207,500

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

ME3 0BS 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

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St James Church of England Primary Academy

Good207 pupils0.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Grain Store0.4 km
  • Co-Op & Post Office0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Hogarth Inn0.2 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Ozzies Plaice0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sheerness-On-Sea3.6 km
  • Queenborough5.2 km
  • Swale7.9 km

Bus Stops

  • High Street0.3 km
  • High Street0.3 km
  • Chapel Road Shops0.3 km
  • Chapel Road Shops0.4 km
  • Lapwing Road0.5 km