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.
VESTRY PLACE, ME3 8FR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VESTRY PLACE, ME3 8FR.
344
29
£ 51,800 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Wainscott Primary School
Hilltop Primary Academy
Chattenden Primary School
Temple Mill Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Coelhos0.9 km
- Compass Group Ess0.8 km
- Caterplus Ltd0.1 km
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
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Dynasty0.3 km
- Golden Fish Bar0.2 km
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
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Postcode Profile: ME38FR · Data under Open Government Licence