ME3 0DW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Pintail Close, 0.5km 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 0DW 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 £315k, down 27.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for ME3 0DW are sourced from Output Area E00081269 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PINTAIL CLOSE, ME3 0DW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PINTAIL CLOSE, ME3 0DW.
307
41
£ 39,700 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ME3 0DW falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
ME3 0DW 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 27.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME3 0DW. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 265,000
1 sales · Mean £ 265,000
Detached
£ 327,500
2 sales · Mean £ 327,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ME3 0DW 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 Office0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Hogarth Inn0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Baxtor Storey1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Ozzies Plaice0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sheerness-On-Sea3.3 km
- Queenborough5.0 km
- Swale7.6 km
Bus Stops
- Chapel Road Shops0.3 km
- Chapel Road Shops0.3 km
- Lapwing Road0.3 km
- Lapwing Road0.3 km
- High Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: ME30DW · Data under Open Government Licence