Postcode Analysis Medway, South East

ME3 9RB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ME3 9RB.

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

391

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 39,700 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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7/10
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3/10
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2/10
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4/10
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6/10
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3/10
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1/10
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3/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 37% of tenure in ME3 9RB — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

ME3 9RB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Lower Stoke in Medway. Administratively it sits within Peninsula ward and the Rochester and Strood constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, ME3 9RB is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for ME3 9RB are sourced from Output Area E00081275 (shared with 7 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 9RB. The average age is 34.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.2%
Asian / British Asian1.8%
Black / African / Caribbean3.1%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

ME3 9RB has low crime rates — 30 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 offences18
Anti-social behaviour5
Other crime3
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson2

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Nags Head0.1 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Rose's Tea Room0.1 km
  • Stoke Airfield0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Bombay Chilli0.1 km
  • Lower Stoke Chinese Takeaway0.1 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Universal Stores0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sheerness-On-Sea8.7 km
  • Queenborough9.0 km
  • Gillingham (Kent)9.4 km

Bus Stops

  • The Nags Head0.0 km
  • The Nags Head0.0 km
  • The Nags Head0.1 km
  • The Nags Head0.1 km
  • Button Drive0.3 km