ME3 0BW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on High Street, 0.4km 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. During the day, industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 73% 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. Property: Average house prices are around £219k, down 17.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for ME3 0BW are sourced from Output Area E00081273 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET, ME3 0BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, ME3 0BW.
374
38
£ 39,700 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ME3 0BW 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.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. ME3 0BW spans multiple life stages — average age 38, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 17.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME3 0BW. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 219,000
2 sales · Mean £ 219,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ME3 0BW 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.
school Local Schools
St James Church of England Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Grain Store0.3 km
- Co-Op & Post Office0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Hogarth Inn0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Ozzies Plaice0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sheerness-On-Sea3.5 km
- Queenborough5.1 km
- Swale7.8 km
Bus Stops
- High Street0.1 km
- High Street0.2 km
- Chapel Road Shops0.2 km
- Chapel Road Shops0.2 km
- Lapwing Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: ME30BW · Data under Open Government Licence