ME3 9RG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Shepherds Way, 0.2km from Lower Stoke in Medway. Administratively it sits within Peninsula ward and the Rochester and Strood constituency.
For families considering a move, ME3 9RG represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Outside of residential hours, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 71% 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 £315k, down 9.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for ME3 9RG are sourced from Output Area E00081277 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SHEPHERDS WAY, ME3 9RG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHEPHERDS WAY, ME3 9RG.
409
46
£ 39,700 /yr
48%
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.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. ME3 9RG's 71% 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 down 9.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME3 9RG. The average age is 46.0. 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: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 285,000
7 sales · Mean £ 295,642
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ME3 9RG 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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Nags Head0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Rose's Tea Room0.1 km
- Stoke Airfield0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Bombay Chilli0.1 km
- Lower Stoke Chinese Takeaway0.1 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Universal Stores0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sheerness-On-Sea8.6 km
- Queenborough8.9 km
- Gillingham (Kent)9.4 km
Bus Stops
- The Nags Head0.1 km
- The Nags Head0.1 km
- The Nags Head0.1 km
- The Nags Head0.1 km
- Button Drive0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: ME39RG · Data under Open Government Licence