Postcode Analysis Medway, South East

CHAPEL ROAD, ME3 0DT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHAPEL ROAD, ME3 0DT.

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

362

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 39,700 /yr

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Employed

51%

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.

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10/10
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8/10
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2/10
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5/10
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6/10
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4/10
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2/10
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8/10
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7/10
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Area Character

ME3 0DT is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £550k, 83% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £550k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

ME3 0DT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Chapel Road, 0.3km from Grain in Grain. Administratively it sits within Peninsula ward and the Rochester and Strood constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in ME3, ME3 0DT offers a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. The daytime character shifts — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 83% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £550k.

Census 2021 statistics for ME3 0DT are sourced from Output Area E00081272 (shared with 25 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 0DT. The average age is 45.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.3%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean3.3%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 550,000

1 sales · Mean £ 550,000

Semi-Detached

£ 218,000

1 sales · Mean £ 218,000

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

ME3 0DT has low crime rates — 30 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 offences24
Criminal damage and arson6
Anti-social behaviour5
Other theft5
Public order1

school Local Schools

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St James Church of England Primary Academy

Good207 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Grain Store0.3 km
  • Co-Op & Post Office0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Hogarth Inn0.5 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Baxtor Storey0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Ozzies Plaice0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sheerness-On-Sea3.2 km
  • Queenborough4.7 km
  • Swale7.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Lapwing Road0.1 km
  • Lapwing Road0.1 km
  • Chapel Road Shops0.3 km
  • Chapel Road Shops0.3 km
  • High Street0.5 km