Postcode Analysis Medway, South East

CHESTERTON ROAD, ME3 7QX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHESTERTON ROAD, ME3 7QX.

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

350

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 49,600 /yr

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Employed

55%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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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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6/10
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2/10
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9/10
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3/10
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Area Character

ME3 7QX is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 89% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £367k 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 7QX is a safe, established residential area on Chesterton Road, 0.3km from Cliffe in Cliffe (Medway). Administratively it sits within Strood Rural ward and the Rochester and Strood constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in ME3, ME3 7QX offers a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 89% 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 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £367k.

Census 2021 statistics for ME3 7QX are sourced from Output Area E00081599 (shared with 11 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 7QX. The average age is 40.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.2%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed3.1%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 320,000

4 sales · Mean £ 322,000

Detached

£ 455,000

1 sales · Mean £ 455,000

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

ME3 7QX has low crime rates — 40 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 offences31
Anti-social behaviour17
Burglary12
Criminal damage and arson6
Vehicle crime5

school Local Schools

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St Helen's Church of England Primary School, Cliffe

Good207 pupils0.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • JS Minimarket0.2 km
  • Martins0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Cliffe Mens Social Club0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Buckland Lake Ltd0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Golden House0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Higham4.2 km
  • East Tilbury6.6 km
  • Strood7.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Village Club0.3 km
  • Village Club0.3 km
  • The Six Bells0.3 km