Postcode Analysis Medway, South East

RIVERBOURNE WAY, ME3 8GX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RIVERBOURNE WAY, ME3 8GX.

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

538

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 52,800 /yr

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Employed

56%

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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8/10
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8/10
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3/10
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9/10
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3/10
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6/10
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2/10
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6/10
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5/10
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Area Character

ME3 8GX is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £525k, 75% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

ME3 8GX is a safe, established residential area on Riverbourne Way, 0.3km from Chattenden in Chattenden. Administratively it sits within Strood Rural ward and the Rochester and Strood constituency.

For families considering a move, ME3 8GX represents a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £525k.

Census 2021 statistics for ME3 8GX are sourced from Output Area E00167397 (shared with 17 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 8GX. The average age is 34.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British86.1%
Asian / British Asian7.1%
Black / African / Caribbean5.6%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 525,000

3 sales · Mean £ 537,666

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

ME3 8GX has low crime rates — 28 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 offences20
Anti-social behaviour14
Other theft7
Drugs5
Criminal damage and arson4

school Local Schools

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Chattenden Primary School

Good201 pupils0.4 km
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St Mary's Island Church of England (Aided) Primary School

Good639 pupils1.1 km
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The Hundred of Hoo Academy

Good1676 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Upnor Sailing Club0.6 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Coelhos0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Pier Hotel0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Strood3.2 km
  • Gillingham (Kent)3.5 km
  • Rochester3.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Broadwood Road0.2 km
  • Chattenden Lane0.3 km
  • Haig Villas0.3 km
  • Primary School0.4 km
  • Haig Villas0.4 km