Postcode Analysis Medway, South East

PEAL CLOSE, ME3 9HZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PEAL CLOSE, ME3 9HZ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

240

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 52,800 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: ME3 9HZ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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5/10
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3/10
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4/10
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7/10
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5/10
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3/10
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4/10
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5/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. ME3 9HZ's 52% ownership and 46-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 39.2% year-on-year.

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

ME3 9HZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Peal Close, 0.2km from Hoo St Werburgh in Hoo St Werburgh. Administratively it sits within Peninsula ward and the Rochester and Strood constituency.

The people who live in ME3 9HZ are typical of an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £217k, up 39.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for ME3 9HZ are sourced from Output Area E00081265 (shared with 4 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 9HZ. The average age is 45.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.8%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean4.6%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 185,000

4 sales · Mean £ 182,500

Terraced

£ 238,297

4 sales · Mean £ 254,148

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

ME3 9HZ has low crime rates — 36 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 offences73
Anti-social behaviour29
Criminal damage and arson14
Other theft11
Vehicle crime6

school Local Schools

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Hoo St Werburgh Primary School and the Marlborough

Good572 pupils0.7 km
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The Hundred of Hoo Academy

Good1676 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Hoo News0.3 km
  • Spar0.2 km
  • Star Grocery \& Off Licence1.0 km
  • Co-Op Welcome0.2 km
  • AV Food And Wine0.5 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Pink Paprika0.2 km
  • Riverside Diner1.0 km
  • Billy's Bakehouse Ltd0.2 km
  • Five Bells0.1 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 Grill1.0 km
  • Chicken Treat0.2 km
  • Hoo Spice0.3 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Hoo Village Institute0.3 km
  • The Chequers Inn0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gillingham (Kent)4.0 km
  • Strood5.3 km
  • Chatham5.4 km

Bus Stops

  • The Five Bells0.2 km
  • The Five Bells0.2 km
  • Lower Bells Lane0.3 km
  • Kingsnorth Close0.3 km
  • Kingsnorth Close0.4 km