Postcode Analysis Gravesham, South East

CHURCH COTTAGES, ME3 7LR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHURCH COTTAGES, ME3 7LR.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

237

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 50,500 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: ME3 7LR 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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9/10
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5/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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6/10
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3/10
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8/10
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10/10
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Area Character

ME3 7LR is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 84% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 22.5% year-on-year.

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

ME3 7LR is a safe, established residential area on Church Cottages, 0.2km from Church Street in Gravesham. Administratively it sits within Higham ward and the Gravesham constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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 45 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 4 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £220k, up 22.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for ME3 7LR are sourced from Output Area E00123203 (shared with 30 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 7LR. The average age is 45.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.3%
Asian / British Asian2.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.6%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 220,000

3 sales · Mean £ 235,166

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

ME3 7LR has low crime rates — 4 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Higham1.6 km
  • Strood5.4 km
  • East Tilbury6.3 km