ME3 9FS is a safe, established residential area on Hedgerows, 1.1km from Hoo St Werburgh in Hoo St Werburgh. Administratively it sits within Peninsula ward and the Rochester and Strood constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. An average age of 30 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 73% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £351k.
Census 2021 statistics for ME3 9FS are sourced from Output Area E00189635 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HEDGEROWS, ME3 9FS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEDGEROWS, ME3 9FS.
347
30
£ 52,800 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates ME3 9FS — age 30, 73% ownership, 8% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £351k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME3 9FS. The average age is 29.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Youthful and energetic. The demographic is characterized by a high concentration of young adults and early-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 290,000
9 sales · Mean £ 271,444
Semi-Detached
£ 365,000
2 sales · Mean £ 365,000
Detached
£ 409,000
2 sales · Mean £ 409,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ME3 9FS has low crime rates — 30 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
Hoo St Werburgh Primary School and the Marlborough
The Hundred of Hoo Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- AV Food And Wine0.7 km
- Crescent Stores1.0 km
- Homeleigh Nursery0.4 km
- Star Grocery \& Off Licence0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Deangate Ridge Bowls Club0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Anatolia Kebab House0.7 km
- C&S Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
- Mark & Sons Hoo Ltd T/a Hoo Chicken And Grill0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gillingham (Kent)4.8 km
- Strood5.5 km
- Rochester6.0 km
Bus Stops
- Fourwents Road0.1 km
- Fourwents Road0.1 km
- Peninsula Way0.2 km
- Bell's Lane0.2 km
- Bell's Lane0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: ME39FS · Data under Open Government Licence