Postcode Analysis Medway, South East

STOKE ROAD, ME3 9BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STOKE ROAD, ME3 9BJ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

184

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 39,700 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: ME3 9BJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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7/10
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2/10
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5/10
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3/10
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3/10
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1/10
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6/10
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4/10
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Area Character

ME3 9BJ is an established family neighbourhood — 71% owner-occupation and an average age of 50 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

ME3 9BJ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Stoke Road, 0.9km from Hoo St Werburgh in Medway. Administratively it sits within Peninsula ward and the Rochester and Strood constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a manufacturing, energy and utilities zone — manufacturing, energy and utilities. Residents average 50 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for ME3 9BJ are sourced from Output Area E00081268 (shared with 38 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 9BJ. The average age is 50.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean3.8%
Other / Mixed0.5%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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

ME3 9BJ has low crime rates — 26 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences9
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Public order1

school Local Schools

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Hoo St Werburgh Primary School and the Marlborough

Good572 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Spar0.9 km
  • Co-Op Welcome1.0 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Pink Paprika1.0 km
  • Billy's Bakehouse Ltd0.9 km
  • Five Bells0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Chicken Treat1.0 km
  • McCoys0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gillingham (Kent)4.6 km
  • Strood6.1 km
  • Chatham6.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Sturdee Cottages0.2 km
  • Sturdee Cottages0.3 km