Is ME3 8AG a safe place to live?

Yes, ME3 8AG is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 33 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in ME3 8AG?

The average property price in ME3 8AG is currently around £450k.

What is the population of ME3 8AG?

The population for the ME3 8AG area is approximately 301 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Medway, South East

HOLLYWOOD LANE, ME3 8AG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOLLYWOOD LANE, ME3 8AG.

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

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Avg Income

£ 51,800 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: ME3 8AG 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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5/10

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4/10

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3/10

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4/10

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6/10

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4/10

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7/10

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2/10

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4/10

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Area Character

With 66% social renting, ME3 8AG is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

ME3 8AG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hollywood Lane, 0.6km from Wainscott in Rochester. Administratively it sits within Strood Rural ward and the Rochester and Strood constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, ME3 8AG is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. At 48 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 66% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £450k.

Census 2021 statistics for ME3 8AG are sourced from Output Area E00081622 (shared with 4 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 8AG. The average age is 47.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British83.8%

Asian / British Asian3.0%

Black / African / Caribbean6.3%

Other / Mixed6.9%

Economic Activity

36%Active

FT: 26%

Unemployed: 1%

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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 420,000

2 sales · Mean £ 420,000

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

ME3 8AG has low crime rates — 33 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 offences54

Anti-social behaviour29

Criminal damage and arson16

Drugs12

Other theft9

school Local Schools

Wainscott Primary School

Inadequate459 pupils0.3 km

Hilltop Primary Academy

Good418 pupils1.0 km

Temple Mill Primary School

Good244 pupils1.2 km

English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School

Good200 pupils1.5 km

Chattenden Primary School

Good201 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby

Noke Street Farm Shop0.9 km
Co-Op0.1 km
Wainscott Stores0.2 km

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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby

The Crafty Fox0.1 km
The Stag PH0.2 km
The Sans Pareil0.7 km

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby

Compass Group Ess0.6 km
Caterplus Ltd0.2 km

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby

Dynasty0.3 km
Golden Fish Bar0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Strood1.9 km
Rochester3.0 km
Higham3.4 km

Bus Stops

Higham Road0.1 km
Higham Road0.1 km
Greenfields Close0.1 km
Greenfields Close0.1 km
Wainscott Walk0.1 km