Postcode Analysis Gravesham, South East

CHALK ROAD, ME3 7JX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHALK ROAD, ME3 7JX.

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 7JX 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

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, ME3 7JX combines high owner-occupation (88%), strong property values (£560k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £560k 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 7JX is a safe, established residential area on Chalk Road, 0.4km from Lower Higham in Lower Higham. Administratively it sits within Higham ward and the Gravesham constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in ME3, ME3 7JX offers a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 45 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 88% 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £560k.

Census 2021 statistics for ME3 7JX 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 7JX. 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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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 560,000

1 sales · Mean £ 560,000

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

ME3 7JX has low crime rates — 15 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences5
Other crime1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Higham Primary School

Good208 pupils0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Higham0.6 km
  • Strood4.6 km
  • Rochester6.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Railway Bridge0.3 km
  • Railway Bridge0.4 km
  • Chequers Street0.4 km
  • Railway Station0.4 km
  • Steadman Close0.4 km