Postcode Analysis Medway, South East

ME3 8QH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ME3 8QH.

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

197

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 52,800 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: ME3 8QH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. 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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10/10
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2/10
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9/10
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3/10
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8/10
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1/10
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8/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, ME3 8QH combines high owner-occupation (84%) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

ME3 8QH is a well-regarded residential area located 0.9km from High Halstow in Medway. Administratively it sits within Peninsula ward and the Rochester and Strood constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in ME3, ME3 8QH offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. An average age of 45 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 84% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for ME3 8QH are sourced from Output Area E00081241 (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 8QH. The average age is 45.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British87.6%
Asian / British Asian8.0%
Black / African / Caribbean2.0%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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school Local Schools

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High Halstow Primary Academy

Good210 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Village Stores0.5 km
  • CandyCane Sweets UK Limited0.7 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • The Heron Cafe0.8 km
  • The King's Kitchen0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gillingham (Kent)6.3 km
  • Strood6.8 km
  • Higham6.9 km