Postcode Analysis Medway, South East

ME3 8BH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ME3 8BH.

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

46

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Avg Income

£ 51,800 /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: 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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7/10
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8/10
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5/10
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10/10
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3/10
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7/10
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7/10
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10/10
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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates ME3 8BH — age 46, 92% ownership, 7% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

ME3 8BH is a safe, established residential area located 0.3km from Noke Street in Rochester. Administratively it sits within Strood Rural ward and the Rochester and Strood constituency.

For families considering a move, ME3 8BH represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 92% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for ME3 8BH are sourced from Output Area E00081623 (shared with 8 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 8BH. The average age is 46.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.7%
Asian / British Asian4.7%
Black / African / Caribbean2.3%
Other / Mixed4.3%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 1%
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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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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

ME3 8BH has low crime rates — 13 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 behaviour7
Drugs7
Vehicle crime3
Other theft2

school Local Schools

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Wainscott Primary School

Inadequate459 pupils0.7 km
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Hilltop Primary Academy

Good418 pupils1.1 km
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Temple Mill Primary School

Good244 pupils1.1 km
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English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School

Good200 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Wainscott Stores0.6 km
  • Noke Street Farm Shop0.5 km
  • Co-Op0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Sans Pareil0.9 km
  • The Crafty Fox0.5 km
  • The Stag PH0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Caterplus Ltd0.7 km
  • Compass Group Ess0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Golden Fish Bar0.6 km
  • Dynasty0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Strood2.0 km
  • Higham3.0 km
  • Rochester3.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Jarrett Avenue0.3 km
  • Jarrett Avenue0.4 km
  • Greenfields Close0.4 km
  • Greenfields Close0.4 km
  • Hollywood Lane Middle0.4 km