Postcode Analysis Medway, South East

KNIGHTS ROAD, ME3 9JL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KNIGHTS ROAD, ME3 9JL.

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

326

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 52,800 /yr

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Employed

54%

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

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. ME3 9JL spans multiple life stages — average age 29, moderate ownership and renting. £369k 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 9JL is a safe, established residential area on Knights Road, 0.8km 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 suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The community skews young professional (average age 29) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £369k.

Census 2021 statistics for ME3 9JL are sourced from Output Area E00189643 (shared with 5 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 9JL. The average age is 29.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British86.6%
Asian / British Asian3.0%
Black / African / Caribbean9.5%
Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger crowd. The neighborhood has a significantly lower average age than the national baseline.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 369,000

3 sales · Mean £ 379,333

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

ME3 9JL has low crime rates — 33 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 offences76
Anti-social behaviour43
Criminal damage and arson17
Other theft13
Drugs10

school Local Schools

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Hoo St Werburgh Primary School and the Marlborough

Good572 pupils0.6 km
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The Hundred of Hoo Academy

Good1676 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Homeleigh Nursery0.7 km
  • Hoo News0.8 km
  • Spar0.9 km
  • Star Grocery \& Off Licence0.3 km
  • Co-Op Welcome0.8 km
  • + 2 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Pink Paprika0.8 km
  • Billy's Bakehouse Ltd0.8 km
  • Five Bells0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Anatolia Kebab House0.4 km
  • C&S Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
  • Mark & Sons Hoo Ltd T/a Hoo Chicken And Grill0.3 km
  • Chicken Treat0.8 km
  • Hoo Spice0.8 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Hoo Village Institute0.8 km
  • The Chequers Inn1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gillingham (Kent)4.5 km
  • Strood5.4 km
  • Chatham5.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Kingshill Drive0.0 km
  • Bell's Lane0.1 km
  • Bell's Lane0.1 km
  • Wylie Road0.3 km
  • Kingsnorth Close0.3 km