ME3 0EH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on High Street, 0.3km from Grain in Grain. Administratively it sits within Peninsula ward and the Rochester and Strood constituency.
For families considering a move, ME3 0EH represents a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. Outside of residential hours, industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 72% 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 £185k.
Census 2021 statistics for ME3 0EH are sourced from Output Area E00081271 (shared with 27 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET, ME3 0EH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, ME3 0EH.
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37
£ 39,700 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ME3 0EH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. ME3 0EH's 72% ownership and 37-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME3 0EH. The average age is 37.1. 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
Terraced
£ 185,000
3 sales · Mean £ 178,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ME3 0EH 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 Office0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Hogarth Inn0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Baxtor Storey0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Ozzies Plaice0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sheerness-On-Sea3.7 km
- Queenborough5.2 km
- Swale7.8 km
Bus Stops
- High Street0.1 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: ME30EH · Data under Open Government Licence