Postcode Analysis Medway, South East

LODGE HILL LANE, ME3 8NW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LODGE HILL LANE, ME3 8NW.

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

542

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Avg Age

26

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Avg Income

£ 52,800 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: ME3 8NW 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.

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9/10
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5/10
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3/10
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2/10
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7/10
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3/10
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1/10
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2/10
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8/10
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Area Character

ME3 8NW has a significant social housing presence — 54% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 26-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

ME3 8NW is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Lodge Hill Lane, 0.8km from Chattenden in Chattenden. Administratively it sits within Strood Rural ward and the Rochester and Strood constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, ME3 8NW is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of just 26, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 54% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 69 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £282k.

Census 2021 statistics for ME3 8NW are sourced from Output Area E00081626 (shared with 18 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 8NW. The average age is 26.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British85.5%
Asian / British Asian2.6%
Black / African / Caribbean7.9%
Other / Mixed4.1%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 258,500

4 sales · Mean £ 254,250

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

Crime around ME3 8NW is moderate at 69 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 offences27
Anti-social behaviour25
Criminal damage and arson8
Other crime6
Drugs4

school Local Schools

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Chattenden Primary School

Good201 pupils0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Strood3.7 km
  • Higham4.1 km
  • Gillingham (Kent)4.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Lodge Hill Lane0.1 km
  • Lodge Hill Lane0.1 km
  • Swinton Avenue0.2 km
  • Swinton Avenue0.2 km
  • Kirby Road0.3 km