Postcode Analysis Medway, South East

VIEW ROAD, ME3 8UJ House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

388

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 49,600 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: 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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9/10
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10/10
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3/10
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9/10
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1/10
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7/10
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2/10
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9/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, ME3 8UJ combines high owner-occupation (91%) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

ME3 8UJ is a sought-after residential area on View Road, 0.8km from Cliffe Woods in Cliffe Woods. Administratively it sits within Strood Rural ward and the Rochester and Strood constituency.

For serious buyers, ME3 8UJ is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 91% 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 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 8UJ are sourced from Output Area E00081605 (shared with 10 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 8UJ. The average age is 40.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.2%
Asian / British Asian2.3%
Black / African / Caribbean4.1%
Other / Mixed3.4%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

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

ME3 8UJ has low crime rates — 9 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 offences12
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime2
Other theft2
Burglary1

school Local Schools

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Cliffe Woods Primary School

Outstanding410 pupils0.1 km

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Cliffe Woods Social Club0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Fish Express0.5 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Co-Op0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Higham2.8 km
  • Strood4.4 km
  • Rochester5.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Primary School0.1 km
  • Primary School0.2 km
  • Woodside Green0.4 km
  • Woodside Green0.4 km