Postcode Analysis Medway, South East

ME3 0DX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ME3 0DX.

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Population

362

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 39,700 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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10/10
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8/10
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2/10
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5/10
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6/10
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4/10
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2/10
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8/10
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7/10
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Area Character

ME3 0DX is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 83% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

ME3 0DX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Grain in Grain. Administratively it sits within Peninsula ward and the Rochester and Strood constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a mining and quarrying facilities zone — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. Residents average 45 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 83% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for ME3 0DX are sourced from Output Area E00081272 (shared with 25 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 0DX. The average age is 45.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.3%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean3.3%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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

ME3 0DX has low crime rates — 22 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 offences20
Criminal damage and arson5
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft3

school Local Schools

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St James Church of England Primary Academy

Good207 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Grain Store0.4 km
  • Co-Op & Post Office0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Hogarth Inn0.6 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Baxtor Storey0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Ozzies Plaice0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sheerness-On-Sea3.1 km
  • Queenborough4.6 km
  • Swale7.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Lapwing Road0.2 km
  • Lapwing Road0.2 km
  • Chapel Road Shops0.4 km
  • Chapel Road Shops0.4 km