ME3 8FP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Wainscott in Rochester. Administratively it sits within Strood Rural ward and the Rochester and Strood constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, ME3 8FP is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The 49 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 57% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 19% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for ME3 8FP are sourced from Output Area E00189678 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ME3 8FP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ME3 8FP.
177
49
£ 51,800 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ME3 8FP falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 57% of tenure in ME3 8FP — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME3 8FP. The average age is 48.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ME3 8FP has low crime rates — 43 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.
school Local Schools
Wainscott Primary School
Hilltop Primary Academy
Chattenden Primary School
Temple Mill Primary School
English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Crafty Fox0.2 km
- The Stag PH0.1 km
- Kings Arms0.9 km
- Tudor Rose1.0 km
- The Sans Pareil0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Compass Group Ess0.8 km
- Caterplus Ltd0.0 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Dynasty0.2 km
- Golden Fish Bar0.2 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Co-Op0.2 km
- Wainscott Stores0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Strood1.9 km
- Rochester2.9 km
- Chatham3.3 km
Bus Stops
- Wainscott Walk0.1 km
- Wainscott Walk0.1 km
- Gill Avenue0.2 km
- Higham Road0.2 km
- Higham Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: ME38FP · Data under Open Government Licence