The ME3 8SH postcode is in Medway, Medway postcode town, within South East, England region.
For comprehensive crime statistics in the ME3 8SH area, explore the ME3 8SH Crime Rates page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the ME3 8SH area, visit the ME3 8SH House Prices
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | ME3 |
| Ward | Peninsula |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow |
| Lower Tier Local Authority | Medway |
| Upper Tier Local Authority | Medway |
| Region | South East |
| Country | England |
| Travel To Work Area | Medway |
| Police Force | Kent |
| NHS Care Board | NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board |
| Electoral ward | Peninsula |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Rochester and Strood |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 27775 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Renting hard-pressed workers / Prospering countryside life / City Periphery, while the work-zone classification is Traditional countryside.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is High Halstow(0.04 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Harrison Drive(0.02 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Gillingham (Kent)(4.40 mi)
The nearest airport is Southend Airport(10.22 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Halstow Primary AcademyPrimary, Good | 4-11 | ME3 8TF (0.11 mi) | Details |
Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
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The population of ME38SH is 286 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 40 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (2456), Between 25 to 34 (1653), and Between 35 to 44 (1653).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 267 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 7.
Regarding education, 52 adults have Does not apply, while 44 have Level 4.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (491), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (268).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (133), followed by No religion (132).
The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (37) followed by Intermediate occupations (35), and Small employers and own account workers (33).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (720), and 449 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (2114) and European Union EU-14 (30).