Postcode Analysis Medway, South East

VIDGEON AVENUE, ME3 9DE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VIDGEON AVENUE, ME3 9DE.

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Population

268

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 52,800 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: ME3 9DE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged 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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7/10
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9/10
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4/10
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8/10
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3/10
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3/10
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1/10
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8/10
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10/10
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Area Character

ME3 9DE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 84% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £340k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 64.3% year-on-year.

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

ME3 9DE is a safe, established residential area on Vidgeon Avenue, 0.9km from Broad Street in Hoo St Werburgh. Administratively it sits within Peninsula ward and the Rochester and Strood constituency.

For serious buyers, ME3 9DE is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 45 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 84% 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 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £340k, up 64.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for ME3 9DE are sourced from Output Area E00081250 (shared with 5 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 9DE. The average age is 45.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.1%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 310,000

13 sales · Mean £ 307,141

Detached

£ 320,000

1 sales · Mean £ 320,000

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

ME3 9DE has low crime rates — 34 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 offences61
Anti-social behaviour32
Criminal damage and arson11
Drugs6
Public order6

school Local Schools

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Hoo St Werburgh Primary School and the Marlborough

Good572 pupils0.4 km
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The Hundred of Hoo Academy

Good1676 pupils0.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Hoo News0.8 km
  • Star Grocery \& Off Licence0.6 km
  • Co-Op Welcome0.9 km
  • AV Food And Wine0.5 km
  • Crescent Stores0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Pink Paprika0.9 km
  • Five Bells0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Anatolia Kebab House0.5 km
  • C&S Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
  • Mark & Sons Hoo Ltd T/a Hoo Chicken And Grill0.6 km
  • Chicken Treat1.0 km
  • Hoo Spice0.8 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Hoo Village Institute0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gillingham (Kent)4.2 km
  • Strood4.9 km
  • Rochester5.3 km

Bus Stops

  • St Werburgh Crescent0.5 km
  • St Werburgh Crescent0.5 km
  • The Hundred of Hoo Academy Grounds0.5 km