Postcode Analysis Medway, South East

CHATTENDEN LANE, ME3 8AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHATTENDEN LANE, ME3 8AB.

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

301

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 52,800 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: ME3 8AB represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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10/10
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5/10
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3/10
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5/10
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6/10
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5/10
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1/10
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4/10
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9/10
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Area Character

ME3 8AB is an established family neighbourhood — 55% owner-occupation and an average age of 35 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

ME3 8AB is a safe, established residential area on Chattenden Lane, 0.4km from Chattenden in Chattenden. Administratively it sits within Strood Rural ward and the Rochester and Strood constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 35) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 55% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £287k.

Census 2021 statistics for ME3 8AB are sourced from Output Area E00189693 (shared with 9 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 8AB. The average age is 35.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British82.0%
Asian / British Asian2.7%
Black / African / Caribbean8.7%
Other / Mixed6.7%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 266,250

2 sales · Mean £ 266,250

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

Crime around ME3 8AB is moderate at 51 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 offences33
Anti-social behaviour27
Criminal damage and arson11
Drugs8
Other crime7

school Local Schools

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Chattenden Primary School

Good201 pupils0.3 km
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The Hundred of Hoo Academy

Good1676 pupils1.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Strood3.5 km
  • Gillingham (Kent)4.2 km
  • Higham4.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Kirby Road0.1 km
  • Kirby Road0.1 km
  • Swinton Avenue0.1 km
  • Swinton Avenue0.3 km
  • Primary School0.3 km