ME3 0BA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on West Lane, 0.4km from Grain in Grain. Administratively it sits within Peninsula ward and the Rochester and Strood constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a mining and quarrying facilities zone — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £310k.
Census 2021 statistics for ME3 0BA are sourced from Output Area E00081271 (shared with 27 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WEST LANE, ME3 0BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST LANE, ME3 0BA.
344
37
£ 39,700 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ME3 0BA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
ME3 0BA is an established family neighbourhood — 72% owner-occupation and an average age of 37 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME3 0BA. The average age is 37.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 310,000
1 sales · Mean £ 310,000
Terraced
£ 198,000
2 sales · Mean £ 198,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ME3 0BA has low crime rates — 31 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
St James Church of England Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Grain Store0.4 km
- Co-Op & Post Office0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Hogarth Inn0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Baxtor Storey1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Ozzies Plaice0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sheerness-On-Sea3.8 km
- Queenborough5.2 km
- Swale7.8 km
Bus Stops
- High Street0.2 km
- High Street0.2 km
- Chapel Road Shops0.4 km
- Chapel Road Shops0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: ME30BA · Data under Open Government Licence