Postcode Analysis Medway, South East

JACOBS LANE, ME3 9NN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for JACOBS LANE, ME3 9NN.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-11 (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 9NN 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 9NN is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £985k, 71% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

ME3 9NN is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Jacobs Lane, 1.0km from Kingsnorth 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 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £985k.

Census 2021 statistics for ME3 9NN 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 9NN. 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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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 985,000

1 sales · Mean £ 985,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)

ME3 9NN has low crime rates — 27 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Mr And Mrs Teas Catering0.8 km
  • Arnies Snack Bar Limited0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gillingham (Kent)5.1 km
  • Rainham (Kent)6.8 km
  • Chatham6.8 km