Postcode Analysis Medway, South East

VIEW ROAD, ME3 8UD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VIEW ROAD, ME3 8UD.

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Population

297

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 49,600 /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 8UD 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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8/10
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6/10
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3/10
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6/10
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1/10
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6/10
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5/10
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9/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, ME3 8UD combines high owner-occupation (93%), strong property values (£500k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. 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 8UD is a sought-after residential area on View Road, 0.5km from Cliffe Woods in Cliffe Woods. Administratively it sits within Strood Rural ward and the Rochester and Strood constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in ME3, ME3 8UD offers a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 93% 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £500k. 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 8UD are sourced from Output Area E00081606 (shared with 9 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 8UD. The average age is 39.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.7%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean2.7%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 500,000

1 sales · Mean £ 500,000

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

ME3 8UD has low crime rates — 15 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences17
Public order5
Burglary5
Other theft5
Anti-social behaviour3

school Local Schools

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Cliffe Woods Primary School

Outstanding410 pupils0.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Cliffe Woods Social Club0.2 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Fish Express0.2 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Co-Op0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Higham2.4 km
  • Strood4.2 km
  • Rochester5.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Woodside Green0.0 km
  • Woodside Green0.1 km
  • Primary School0.2 km
  • Primary School0.3 km
  • Thames View0.4 km