Postcode Analysis Medway, South East

MEDWAY AVENUE, ME3 8TL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MEDWAY AVENUE, ME3 8TL.

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Population

446

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 52,800 /yr

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Employed

59%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: ME3 8TL 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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8/10
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10/10
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2/10
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9/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. ME3 8TL's low deprivation rank, 90% ownership, and £470k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. 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 8TL is a sought-after residential area on Medway Avenue, 0.3km from High Halstow in High Halstow. Administratively it sits within Peninsula ward and the Rochester and Strood constituency.

For serious buyers, ME3 8TL is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. 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. 90% 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 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £470k. 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 8TL are sourced from Output Area E00081242 (shared with 11 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 8TL. The average age is 41.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.0%
Asian / British Asian2.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 426,250

4 sales · Mean £ 416,375

Semi-Detached

£ 300,000

1 sales · Mean £ 300,000

Terraced

£ 280,000

1 sales · Mean £ 280,000

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

ME3 8TL has low crime rates — 13 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 offences13
Anti-social behaviour7
Drugs1
Bicycle theft1
Other crime1

school Local Schools

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High Halstow Primary Academy

Good210 pupils0.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Village Stores0.6 km
  • CandyCane Sweets UK Limited0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • The Heron Cafe0.4 km
  • The King's Kitchen0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gillingham (Kent)7.4 km
  • Higham7.5 km
  • Strood7.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Longfield Avenue0.1 km
  • Longfield Avenue0.1 km
  • Harrison Drive0.3 km
  • Harrison Drive0.4 km