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.
PEARTREE PLACE, ME3 7DU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PEARTREE PLACE, ME3 7DU.
283
49
£ 50,500 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Higham Primary School
Shorne Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Acme Wines0.4 km
- Meadows Mini Mart0.4 km
- Village Greengrocers0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Gardeners Arms0.4 km
- Sir John Falstaff0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Anisa Indian Cuisine0.1 km
- Heart Of Higham0.5 km
- The Knowle Country House Restaurant0.9 km
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
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Postcode Profile: ME37DU · Data under Open Government Licence