Postcode Analysis Medway, South East

ST JAMES CLOSE, ME3 0BX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST JAMES CLOSE, ME3 0BX.

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 0BX 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 0BX is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 78% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 39.6% year-on-year.

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

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

For families considering a move, ME3 0BX represents 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 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 £298k, down 39.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for ME3 0BX 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 0BX. 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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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 239,000

4 sales · Mean £ 235,750

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

ME3 0BX 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 Office0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Hogarth Inn0.2 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Baxtor Storey0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Ozzies Plaice0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sheerness-On-Sea3.4 km
  • Queenborough5.0 km
  • Swale7.6 km

Bus Stops

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