Postcode Analysis Gravesham, South East

GORE GREEN ROAD, ME3 7HQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GORE GREEN ROAD, ME3 7HQ.

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

353

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 50,500 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: ME3 7HQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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8/10
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7/10
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9/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. ME3 7HQ spans multiple life stages — average age 45, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

ME3 7HQ is a safe, established residential area on Gore Green Road, 0.3km from Lower Higham in Lower Higham. Administratively it sits within Higham ward and the Gravesham constituency.

For families considering a move, ME3 7HQ represents a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 45 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for ME3 7HQ are sourced from Output Area E00123204 (shared with 22 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 7HQ. The average age is 45.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.9%
Asian / British Asian3.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed5.4%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 44%
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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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

ME3 7HQ has low crime rates — 10 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 offences6
Anti-social behaviour4

school Local Schools

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Higham Primary School

Good208 pupils0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Higham0.3 km
  • Strood4.3 km
  • Rochester5.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Chequers Street0.3 km
  • Railway Station0.4 km
  • Higham Rail Station0.4 km
  • Higham Rail Station0.4 km
  • Railway Bridge0.4 km