ME3 9FL is a safe, established residential area on Rivenhall Court, 0.6km from Hoo St Werburgh in Hoo St Werburgh. Administratively it sits within Peninsula ward and the Rochester and Strood constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 73% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £277k, down 3.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for ME3 9FL are sourced from Output Area E00167396 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RIVENHALL COURT, ME3 9FL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RIVENHALL COURT, ME3 9FL.
553
38
£ 52,800 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates ME3 9FL — age 38, 73% ownership, 13% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 3.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME3 9FL. The average age is 37.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Terraced
£ 277,500
4 sales · Mean £ 247,425
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ME3 9FL has low crime rates — 29 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.
school Local Schools
Hoo St Werburgh Primary School and the Marlborough
The Hundred of Hoo Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Homeleigh Nursery0.9 km
- Hoo News0.7 km
- Spar0.7 km
- Star Grocery \& Off Licence0.7 km
- Co-Op Welcome0.7 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Pink Paprika0.7 km
- Billy's Bakehouse Ltd0.7 km
- Five Bells0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Anatolia Kebab House0.6 km
- C&S Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
- Mark & Sons Hoo Ltd T/a Hoo Chicken And Grill0.7 km
- Chicken Treat0.7 km
- Hoo Spice0.7 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Hoo Village Institute0.7 km
- The Chequers Inn0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gillingham (Kent)4.5 km
- Strood5.7 km
- Chatham5.9 km
Bus Stops
- Kingsnorth Close0.3 km
- Kingsnorth Close0.3 km
- Lower Bells Lane0.3 km
- Wylie Road0.5 km
- Kingshill Drive0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: ME39FL · Data under Open Government Licence