Postcode Analysis Gravesham, South East

CHARLES DICKENS AVENUE, ME3 7NL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHARLES DICKENS AVENUE, ME3 7NL.

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

43

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Avg Income

£ 50,500 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: ME3 7NL 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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10/10
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3/10
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8/10
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2/10
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9/10
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2/10
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9/10
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5/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. ME3 7NL's low deprivation rank, 91% ownership, and £861k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £861k 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 7NL is a sought-after residential area on Charles Dickens Avenue, 0.3km from Gadshill in Rochester. Administratively it sits within Higham ward and the Gravesham constituency.

For serious buyers, ME3 7NL is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 91% 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £861k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for ME3 7NL are sourced from Output Area E00123202 (shared with 14 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 7NL. The average age is 42.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British72.7%
Asian / British Asian21.5%
Black / African / Caribbean2.5%
Other / Mixed3.3%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 805,750

2 sales · Mean £ 805,750

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

ME3 7NL has low crime rates — 12 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 offences9
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1

school Local Schools

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Strood Academy

Good1324 pupils1.4 km
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Abbey Court Foundation Special School

Outstanding185 pupils1.5 km
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Higham Primary School

Good208 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Acme Wines0.5 km
  • Meadows Mini Mart0.6 km
  • Village Greengrocers0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Gardeners Arms0.6 km
  • Sir John Falstaff0.2 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Anisa Indian Cuisine0.7 km
  • Heart Of Higham0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Taste House Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
  • Village Fryers0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Higham1.9 km
  • Strood3.2 km
  • Cuxton3.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Copperfield Crescent0.1 km
  • Copperfield Crescent0.1 km
  • Forge Lane0.4 km
  • Forge Lane0.4 km