Postcode Analysis Medway, South East

HEDGEROWS, ME3 9FS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEDGEROWS, ME3 9FS.

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Population

347

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 52,800 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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3/10
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8/10
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3/10
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10/10
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5/10
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6/10
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2/10
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6/10
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2/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British90.3%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean5.0%
Other / Mixed4.4%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences52
Anti-social behaviour35
Drugs10
Vehicle crime9
Criminal damage and arson8

school Local Schools

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Hoo St Werburgh Primary School and the Marlborough

Good572 pupils0.9 km
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The Hundred of Hoo Academy

Good1676 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Deangate Ridge Bowls Club0.8 km
fastfood

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