OAK DRIVE, ME3 7BE House Prices & Local Information

ME3 7BE is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Oak Drive, 0.2km from Higham in Higham (Gravesham). Administratively it sits within Higham ward and the Gravesham constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in ME3, ME3 7BE offers a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 53 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 94% 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 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £415k, up 2.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for ME3 7BE are sourced from Output Area E00123207 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.