ME3 0DX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Grain in Grain. Administratively it sits within Peninsula ward and the Rochester and Strood constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a mining and quarrying facilities zone — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. Residents average 45 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 83% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for ME3 0DX are sourced from Output Area E00081272 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ME3 0DX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ME3 0DX.
362
45
£ 39,700 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
ME3 0DX is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 83% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME3 0DX. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ME3 0DX has low crime rates — 22 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.
school Local Schools
St James Church of England Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Grain Store0.4 km
- Co-Op & Post Office0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Hogarth Inn0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Baxtor Storey0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Ozzies Plaice0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sheerness-On-Sea3.1 km
- Queenborough4.6 km
- Swale7.2 km
Bus Stops
- Lapwing Road0.2 km
- Lapwing Road0.2 km
- Chapel Road Shops0.4 km
- Chapel Road Shops0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: ME30DX · Data under Open Government Licence