Postcode Analysis Medway, South East

VESTRY PLACE, ME3 8FR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VESTRY PLACE, ME3 8FR.

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Population

344

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 51,800 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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3/10
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5/10
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3/10
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10/10
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5/10
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7/10
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6/10
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5/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. ME3 8FR spans multiple life stages — average age 29, moderate ownership and renting. 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 8FR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Vestry Place, 0.6km from Wainscott in Rochester. Administratively it sits within Strood Rural ward and the Rochester and Strood constituency.

For families considering a move, ME3 8FR represents a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. At 29 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £274k.

Census 2021 statistics for ME3 8FR are sourced from Output Area E00189656 (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 8FR. The average age is 28.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British77.5%
Asian / British Asian3.8%
Black / African / Caribbean11.6%
Other / Mixed7.2%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 46%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger crowd. The neighborhood has a significantly lower average age than the national baseline.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 110,250

1 sales · Mean £ 110,250

Semi-Detached

£ 357,000

3 sales · Mean £ 343,000

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

ME3 8FR has low crime rates — 37 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 offences36
Anti-social behaviour23
Criminal damage and arson16
Drugs8
Public order6

school Local Schools

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Wainscott Primary School

Inadequate459 pupils0.4 km
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Hilltop Primary Academy

Good418 pupils1.2 km
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Chattenden Primary School

Good201 pupils1.2 km
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Temple Mill Primary School

Good244 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Coelhos0.9 km
  • Compass Group Ess0.8 km
  • Caterplus Ltd0.1 km
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • The Crafty Fox0.3 km
  • The Stag PH0.2 km
  • Kings Arms0.8 km
  • Tudor Rose0.9 km
  • The Sans Pareil0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Dynasty0.3 km
  • Golden Fish Bar0.2 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Co-Op0.3 km
  • Wainscott Stores0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Strood2.0 km
  • Rochester2.9 km
  • Chatham3.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Wainscott Walk0.2 km
  • Wainscott Walk0.2 km
  • Liberty Park0.2 km
  • Higham Road0.3 km
  • Liberty Park0.3 km