Postcode Analysis Medway, South East

THE WILLOWS, ME3 0BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE WILLOWS, ME3 0BN.

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

374

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 39,700 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: ME3 0BN 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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5/10
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8/10
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2/10
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5/10
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4/10
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3/10
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3/10
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6/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. ME3 0BN spans multiple life stages — average age 38, moderate ownership and renting. £170k 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 0BN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on The Willows, 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. During the day, industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 73% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £170k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for ME3 0BN are sourced from Output Area E00081273 (shared with 11 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 0BN. The average age is 37.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.8%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.9%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 170,000

1 sales · Mean £ 170,000

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

ME3 0BN has low crime rates — 32 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences33
Criminal damage and arson7
Anti-social behaviour6
Other theft5
Public order3

school Local Schools

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St James Church of England Primary Academy

Good207 pupils0.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Grain Store0.2 km
  • Co-Op & Post Office0.2 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Hogarth Inn0.1 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Baxtor Storey1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Ozzies Plaice0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sheerness-On-Sea3.6 km
  • Queenborough5.1 km
  • Swale7.8 km

Bus Stops

  • High Street0.1 km
  • High Street0.2 km
  • Chapel Road Shops0.2 km
  • Chapel Road Shops0.2 km
  • Lapwing Road0.4 km