Postcode Analysis Medway, South East

ST JAMES ROAD, ME3 0BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST JAMES ROAD, ME3 0BU.

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

351

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 39,700 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: ME3 0BU 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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4/10
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7/10
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2/10
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5/10
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6/10
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2/10
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3/10
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5/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. ME3 0BU's 63% ownership and 39-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 20.0% year-on-year.

home £242,833 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

ME3 0BU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on St James Road, 0.3km from Grain in Grain. Administratively it sits within Peninsula ward and the Rochester and Strood constituency.

For families considering a move, ME3 0BU represents a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. Outside of residential hours, industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. At 39 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 63% 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: Average house prices are around £242k, up 20.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for ME3 0BU are sourced from Output Area E00081270 (shared with 10 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 0BU. The average age is 38.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.5%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 282,000

1 sales · Mean £ 282,000

Semi-Detached

£ 220,000

13 sales · Mean £ 226,461

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

ME3 0BU 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 Store0.1 km
  • Co-Op & Post Office0.2 km
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Pub, NightClub

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

1 nearby
  • Baxtor Storey0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Ozzies Plaice0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sheerness-On-Sea3.5 km
  • Queenborough5.0 km
  • Swale7.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Chapel Road Shops0.1 km
  • Chapel Road Shops0.1 km
  • High Street0.1 km
  • High Street0.2 km
  • Lapwing Road0.3 km