Postcode Analysis Medway, South East

HARRISON DRIVE, ME3 8TF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HARRISON DRIVE, ME3 8TF.

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Population

285

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 52,800 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: ME3 8TF represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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5/10
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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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4/10
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2/10
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5/10
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7/10
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Area Character

ME3 8TF is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £355k, 65% 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 8TF is a sought-after residential area on Harrison Drive, 0.1km from High Halstow in High Halstow. Administratively it sits within Peninsula ward and the Rochester and Strood constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in ME3, ME3 8TF offers these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 65% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £355k, down 0.7% year-on-year. 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 8TF are sourced from Output Area E00081243 (shared with 7 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 8TF. The average age is 41.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 311,000

12 sales · Mean £ 332,375

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

ME3 8TF has low crime rates — 17 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 behaviour7
Drugs1
Bicycle theft1
Other crime1

school Local Schools

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High Halstow Primary Academy

Good210 pupils0.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Village Stores0.5 km
  • CandyCane Sweets UK Limited0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Higham7.2 km
  • Gillingham (Kent)7.2 km
  • Strood7.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Harrison Drive0.1 km
  • Harrison Drive0.2 km
  • Longfield Avenue0.2 km
  • Longfield Avenue0.2 km
  • Hill Farm Close0.4 km