Postcode Analysis Medway, South East

CHAPEL ROAD, ME3 0BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHAPEL ROAD, ME3 0BY.

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 0BY 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

ME3 0BY is an established family neighbourhood — 63% owner-occupation and an average age of 39 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 27.3% year-on-year.

home £285,000 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

ME3 0BY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Chapel Road, 0.3km 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a mining and quarrying facilities zone — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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 £285k, down 27.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for ME3 0BY 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 0BY. 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

Terraced

£ 240,000

1 sales · Mean £ 240,000

Detached

£ 330,000

1 sales · Mean £ 330,000

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

ME3 0BY 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 offences35
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 pupils0.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Grain Store0.1 km
  • Co-Op & Post Office0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Hogarth Inn0.3 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Baxtor Storey0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Ozzies Plaice0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sheerness-On-Sea3.3 km
  • Queenborough4.8 km
  • Swale7.5 km

Bus Stops

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