Postcode Analysis Medway, South East

WILLOWBANK DRIVE, ME3 8TW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WILLOWBANK DRIVE, ME3 8TW.

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Population

330

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 52,800 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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5/10
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2/10
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8/10
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1/10
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7/10
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2/10
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8/10
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10/10
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Area Character

ME3 8TW is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £481k, 81% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

ME3 8TW is a sought-after residential area on Willowbank Drive, 0.3km from High Halstow in High Halstow. Administratively it sits within Peninsula ward and the Rochester and Strood constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in ME3, ME3 8TW offers a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 81% 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 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £481k. 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 8TW are sourced from Output Area E00081244 (shared with 8 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 8TW. The average age is 42.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.2%
Asian / British Asian2.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 415,000

3 sales · Mean £ 399,000

Detached

£ 450,000

5 sales · Mean £ 486,000

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

ME3 8TW has low crime rates — 14 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 offences15
Anti-social behaviour7
Drugs1
Bicycle theft1
Other crime1

school Local Schools

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High Halstow Primary Academy

Good210 pupils0.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Village Stores0.5 km
  • CandyCane Sweets UK Limited0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • The Heron Cafe0.4 km
  • The King's Kitchen0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gillingham (Kent)7.3 km
  • Higham7.5 km
  • Strood7.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Longfield Avenue0.1 km
  • Longfield Avenue0.1 km
  • Harrison Drive0.3 km
  • Harrison Drive0.4 km