Postcode Analysis Gravesham, South East

PEARTREE PLACE, ME3 7DU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PEARTREE PLACE, ME3 7DU.

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Population

283

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 50,500 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: ME3 7DU represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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8/10
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6/10
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1/10
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7/10
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4/10
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5/10
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5/10
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10/10
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7/10
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Area Character

ME3 7DU is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £290k, 94% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £290k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

ME3 7DU is a sought-after residential area on Peartree Place, 0.5km from Higham in Higham (Gravesham). Administratively it sits within Higham ward and the Gravesham constituency.

For serious buyers, ME3 7DU is a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents average 49 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 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 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £290k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for ME3 7DU are sourced from Output Area E00123199 (shared with 14 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 7DU. The average age is 48.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British86.1%
Asian / British Asian7.8%
Black / African / Caribbean2.1%
Other / Mixed3.9%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 280,000

9 sales · Mean £ 271,666

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

ME3 7DU has low crime rates — 16 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences14
Anti-social behaviour8
Other theft7
Vehicle crime6
Criminal damage and arson4

school Local Schools

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Higham Primary School

Good208 pupils1.2 km
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Shorne Church of England Primary School

Good204 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Acme Wines0.4 km
  • Meadows Mini Mart0.4 km
  • Village Greengrocers0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Gardeners Arms0.4 km
  • Sir John Falstaff0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Anisa Indian Cuisine0.1 km
  • Heart Of Higham0.5 km
  • The Knowle Country House Restaurant0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Taste House Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
  • Village Fryers0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Higham1.7 km
  • Strood3.8 km
  • Cuxton4.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Pear Tree Lane0.1 km
  • Forge Lane0.2 km
  • Forge Lane0.2 km
  • Hollytree Drive0.3 km
  • Forge Lane Shops0.4 km