ME3 0EF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Pannell Road, 0.5km from Grain in Grain. Administratively it sits within Peninsula ward and the Rochester and Strood constituency.
For families considering a move, ME3 0EF represents a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. By day, the area transitions to a mining and quarrying facilities character: industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 £248k.
Census 2021 statistics for ME3 0EF are sourced from Output Area E00081273 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PANNELL ROAD, ME3 0EF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PANNELL ROAD, ME3 0EF.
374
38
£ 39,700 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ME3 0EF 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
No single demographic signal dominates ME3 0EF — age 38, 73% ownership, 12% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME3 0EF. 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
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 232,500
8 sales · Mean £ 228,750
Terraced
£ 170,836
1 sales · Mean £ 170,836
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ME3 0EF 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 Plaice0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sheerness-On-Sea3.7 km
- Queenborough5.2 km
- Swale7.9 km
Bus Stops
- High Street0.2 km
- High Street0.2 km
- Chapel Road Shops0.3 km
- Chapel Road Shops0.3 km
- Lapwing Road0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: ME30EF · Data under Open Government Licence