Postcode Analysis Medway, South East

COOLING STREET, ME3 7UB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COOLING STREET, ME3 7UB.

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

338

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 49,600 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: ME3 7UB 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.

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10/10
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7/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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8/10
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3/10
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Area Character

ME3 7UB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 84% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £450k 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 7UB is a safe, established residential area on Cooling Street, 0.2km from Cooling Street in Medway. Administratively it sits within Strood Rural ward and the Rochester and Strood constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in ME3, ME3 7UB offers a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 84% 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 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £450k.

Census 2021 statistics for ME3 7UB are sourced from Output Area E00081602 (shared with 29 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 7UB. The average age is 45.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.5%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed2.6%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 36%
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

£ 422,500

2 sales · Mean £ 422,500

Detached

£ 595,000

1 sales · Mean £ 595,000

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

ME3 7UB has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences5
Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

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Cliffe Woods Primary School

Outstanding410 pupils0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Higham3.5 km
  • Strood5.2 km
  • Rochester6.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Perry Hill0.1 km
  • Cooling Street0.1 km