Postcode Analysis Medway, South East

GAMBIT WAY, ME3 8BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GAMBIT WAY, ME3 8BU.

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

567

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Avg Age

29

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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: ME3 8BU 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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9/10
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6/10
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1/10
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6/10
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4/10
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6/10
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2/10
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5/10
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6/10
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Area Character

ME3 8BU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 29, 59% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 8BU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Gambit Way, 0.8km from Wainscott in Rochester. Administratively it sits within Strood Rural ward and the Rochester and Strood constituency.

For families considering a move, ME3 8BU represents a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. The community skews young professional (average age 29) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £285k.

Census 2021 statistics for ME3 8BU are sourced from Output Area E00167406 (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 8BU. The average age is 29.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British82.2%
Asian / British Asian5.1%
Black / African / Caribbean10.4%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger crowd. The neighborhood has a significantly lower average age than the national baseline.

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home Property Prices by Type

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£ 255,000

3 sales · Mean £ 263,333

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

ME3 8BU has low crime rates — 44 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 offences39
Anti-social behaviour25
Criminal damage and arson16
Drugs11
Public order6

school Local Schools

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Wainscott Primary School

Inadequate459 pupils0.5 km
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Chattenden Primary School

Good201 pupils1.2 km
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Hilltop Primary Academy

Good418 pupils1.3 km
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Temple Mill Primary School

Good244 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Noke Street Farm Shop0.9 km
  • Co-Op0.2 km
  • Wainscott Stores0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Crafty Fox0.2 km
  • The Stag PH0.3 km
  • The Sans Pareil1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Compass Group Ess0.6 km
  • Caterplus Ltd0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Dynasty0.5 km
  • Golden Fish Bar0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Strood2.2 km
  • Rochester3.2 km
  • Higham3.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Liberty Park0.1 km
  • Liberty Park0.1 km
  • Higham Road0.2 km
  • Higham Road0.2 km
  • Wainscott Walk0.2 km