Postcode Analysis Gravesham, South East

HIGHWOOD CLOSE, ME3 7BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGHWOOD CLOSE, ME3 7BQ.

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

288

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 50,500 /yr

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Employed

45%

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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7/10
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9/10
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1/10
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5/10
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2/10
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7/10
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5/10
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9/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. ME3 7BQ spans multiple life stages — average age 48, moderate ownership and renting. £375k 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 7BQ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Highwood Close, 0.3km from Higham in Higham (Gravesham). Administratively it sits within Higham ward and the Gravesham constituency.

For serious buyers, ME3 7BQ is a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 86% 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 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £375k.

Census 2021 statistics for ME3 7BQ are sourced from Output Area E00123206 (shared with 9 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 7BQ. The average age is 48.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.6%
Asian / British Asian3.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 331,500

3 sales · Mean £ 360,500

Terraced

£ 350,000

1 sales · Mean £ 350,000

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

ME3 7BQ has low crime rates — 17 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.

Violence and sexual offences20
Anti-social behaviour7
Vehicle crime6
Other theft6
Criminal damage and arson4

school Local Schools

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Higham Primary School

Good208 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Acme Wines0.6 km
  • Meadows Mini Mart0.4 km
  • Village Greengrocers0.3 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Gardeners Arms0.4 km
  • Sir John Falstaff0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Anisa Indian Cuisine0.6 km
  • Heart Of Higham0.3 km
  • The Knowle Country House Restaurant0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Taste House Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
  • Village Fryers0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Higham1.1 km
  • Strood3.8 km
  • Cuxton4.9 km

Bus Stops

  • School Lane Shops0.2 km
  • Forge Lane Shops0.3 km
  • Forge Lane Shops0.4 km
  • Gardeners Arms0.4 km