ME3 9HJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on St Werburgh Crescent, 0.6km from Hoo St Werburgh in Hoo St Werburgh. Administratively it sits within Peninsula ward and the Rochester and Strood constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in ME3, ME3 9HJ offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 78% 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 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £380k, down 21.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for ME3 9HJ are sourced from Output Area E00081264 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST WERBURGH CRESCENT, ME3 9HJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST WERBURGH CRESCENT, ME3 9HJ.
260
42
£ 52,800 /yr
52%
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
ME3 9HJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 78% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £380k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 21.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME3 9HJ. The average age is 41.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 355,000
5 sales · Mean £ 353,000
Terraced
£ 300,000
1 sales · Mean £ 300,000
Flat
£ 125,000
1 sales · Mean £ 125,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ME3 9HJ has low crime rates — 37 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- AV Food And Wine0.4 km
- Crescent Stores0.1 km
- Marine Stores0.9 km
- Hoo News0.4 km
- Spar0.6 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Hoo Village Institute0.5 km
- The Chequers Inn0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Billy's Bakehouse Ltd0.6 km
- Five Bells0.6 km
- Pink Paprika0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Chicken Treat0.6 km
- Hoo Spice0.4 km
- McCoys0.6 km
- Anatolia Kebab House0.3 km
- C&S Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gillingham (Kent)3.7 km
- Strood4.7 km
- Chatham5.0 km
Bus Stops
- Main Road0.1 km
- Main Road0.1 km
- St Werburgh Crescent0.2 km
- St Werburgh Crescent0.2 km
- The Hundred of Hoo Academy Grounds0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: ME39HJ · Data under Open Government Licence