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ME3 (Rochester)

Medway (ME3) Postcode Area

Rochester, located in Kent, UK, is a historic town known for its stunning cathedral and castles. With easy access to London via train, it’s perfect for commuters who appreciate a community feel. The area boasts picturesque streets, a variety of shops, and cafés, making daily life enjoyable. Families will appreciate excellent schools and parks, while history buffs can explore Charles Dickens’ connections. Local events and festivals add to its lively atmosphere, ensuring there's always something happening.

Overview

Rochester (ME3) postcode district is located in the ceremonial county of Kent, and is part of the Medway postal town.

The ME3 postcode in Kent is a thriving area with a population of approximately 44,200 and a median age of 33. The average house price is £250,000, which is below the UK average of £288,000. The community is predominantly White British, with 91.9% of residents identifying as such. The area boasts a variety of schools and leisure activities, making it attractive for families and commuters alike.

Settlements within ME3 include:

Allhallows, Allhallows on Sea, Burntwick Island, Church Street, Cliffe, Cliffe Woods, Cooling, Cooling Street, Fenn Street, Grain, High Halstow, Higham, Hoo, Hoo St Werburgh, Isle of Grain, Lower Higham, Lower Stoke, Middle Stoke, Mockbeggar, Noke Street, North Street, Sharnal Street, St Mary Hoo, Stoke, Tunbridge Hill, Wainscott, West Street

Households

16,120

Homes in ME3

49% male, 51% female
2.6 people per household

Household Income

£48,533

per annum

UK average: £38,100 (Jul 23)
Poverty rate: 12%

Medway ME3 - Postcode

Postcode Area

ME3

Medway, Kent

Medway ME3 - Outward Codes

Total Outward Codes

1038

postcodes

Medway ME3 - Population

Population

30,241

people

Medway ME3 - Population Density

Population Density

1,246

people/km2

Medway ME3 - Income

Average Income

£48,533

per household

People and Demographics

Demographics

The ME3 postcode is located in northern Kent and encompasses towns such as Chatham, Rainham, and Gillingham. With a population of around 44,200, the area has a relatively young demographic, with a significant portion of the population aged 25 or younger. The median age is 33, which is lower than the UK average of 40.7. The community is predominantly White British, making up 91.9% of the population, followed by smaller percentages of Asian (2.7%), Black (3%), and Mixed ethnicities (1.8%).

Unemployment

Percentage of people in Medway ME3 who are classed as being unemployed at Census 2021.

  • UK average: 4.3%
    Unemployment Icon

    An unemployment rate of 5% in Rochester ME3 is slightly above the UK average of 4.3%, indicating a moderate level of joblessness.

    While some residents may face employment challenges, the rate still suggests a functioning local economy. Efforts to boost job opportunities could further enhance community stability and support the area's long-term growth.

    Diversity

    Percentage of residents in the ME3 postcode region who identify as white.

  • UK average: 81.7%
    Ethnicity Icon

    With 93% of Rochester ME3 residents identifying as White, this postcode has a predominantly homogenous population with limited ethnic diversity.

    While the community shares common traditions and cultural practices, efforts to promote inclusivity and cultural awareness can further enhance neighbourhood cohesion and enrich residents' experiences.

    Medway ME3 - Population Growth

    Population Growth

    0.5%

    per annum

    Population growth means that the population of Medway ME3 is increasing by 0.5% each year.

    Across the UK, (England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales), the average population grown from 2023-2024 is 0.66%.

    Medway ME3 - Percentage of Children

    Children

    20%

    Are under 18 years old

    20% of Medway ME3 are under the age of 18 at the time of the Census 2021.

    Rochester ME3 aligns closely with the UK average of 17.4%. This indicates a balanced mix of families and other household types, with amenities catering to both children and adults.

    Medway ME3 - Retired

    Retired

    15%

    Are enjoying retirement

    15% of Medway ME3 are retired at the time of the Census 2021.

    Rochester ME3 aligns closely with the UK average of 16%, a mixed community of working-age individuals and retirees. Local amenities are likely to be diverse, and cater to both younger and older residents.

    Census 2021 Demographics

    Who lives and works in ME3?

    Analysing the ME3 population's characteristics, including age distribution and cultural diversity, provides valuable insights into the composition of the community.

    Population

    Analysing the ME3 population's characteristics, including age distribution and cultural diversity provides valuable insights into the composition of a local community.

    Demographics

    The ME3 postcode is located in northern Kent and encompasses towns such as Chatham, Rainham, and Gillingham. With a population of around 44,200, the area has a relatively young demographic, with a significant portion of the population aged 25 or younger. The median age is 33, which is lower than the UK average of 40.7. The community is predominantly White British, making up 91.9% of the population, followed by smaller percentages of Asian (2.7%), Black (3%), and Mixed ethnicities (1.8%).

    Medway ME3 - Population Growth

    Population Growth

    0.5%

    per annum

    Population growth means that the population of Medway ME3 is increasing by 0.5% each year.

    Across the UK, (England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales), the average population grown from 2023-2024 is 0.66%.

    Medway ME3 - Percentage of Children

    Children

    20%

    of Medway ME3 are under the age of 18 at the time of the Census 2021.

    Medway ME3 - Retired

    Retired

    15%

    of Medway ME3 are retired at the time of the Census 2021.

    Gender Ratio

    49% male
    51% female

    Gender ratio in census data means the number of males for every 100 females in a population, helping us understand the balance between men and women in a specific area.

    Age Distribution

    50%

    are adults

    Age distribution refers to how different age groups are spread within a population, showing the number of people in each age range. This helps understand the population's structure and potential needs.

    Medway ME3 - Age Distribution

    Age Distribution

    "Age Distribution by 5-year bands" in the Census 2021 breaks down the population into groups based on age ranges, each spanning five years (e.g., 0-4, 5-9, 10-14, etc.). This helps to see how many people fall into each age group, providing a clear picture of the age structure in an area.

    4 years and under
    5.2%
    5 to 9 years
    6.2%
    10 to 14 years
    5.9%
    15 to 19 years
    5.5%
    20 to 24 years
    4.5%
    25 to 29 years
    5.4%
    30 to 34 years
    5.7%
    35 to 39 years
    4.9%
    40 to 44 years
    6.3%
    45 to 49 years
    6.6%
    50 to 54 years
    6.8%
    55 to 59 years
    7.4%
    60 to 64 years
    6.6%
    65 to 69 years
    6.7%
    70 to 74 years
    6.5%
    75 to 79 years
    4.3%
    80 to 84 years
    2.7%
    85 years and over
    2.5%
     Line shows UK average.
    Medway ME3 - Living Arrangements

    Living Arrangements

    "Living Arrangements" in the Census 2021 refers to people's relationship status and how they live with others. It includes whether someone is married, in a civil partnership, cohabiting as a couple, separated, divorced, or single, and whether they live with a partner, alone, or with others.

    Living as a couple
    5.2%
    Living in a couple (married)
    6.2%
    Living in a couple (separated)
    4.5%
    Living in a couple (cohabiting)
    5.4%
    Not living as a couple
    6.3%
     Line shows UK average.
    Medway ME3 - Legal Partnership

    Legal Partnership

    Legal partnership status of residents in the Medway (ME3) district, offering insights into the diversity of relationship statuses in the area. This dataset classifies residents aged 16+ in England & Wales by their partnership status.

    Unmarried
    30.8%
    Married
    50.6%
    Civil Partnership
    0.3%
    Separated
    2.2%
    Divorced
    8.9%
    Widowed
    7.5%
     Line shows UK average.
    Medway ME3 - Gender Identity

    Gender Identity

    "Gender Identity" in the Census 2021 refers to how people personally identify their gender, which may or may not align with the sex they were assigned at birth. It includes options like male, female, non-binary, or other identities, reflecting how individuals see themselves.

    Same as sex registered at birth
    30.8%
    Different from sex registered at birth
    50.6%
    Trans woman
    50.3%
    Trans man
    49.9%
    Non-binary
    0.4%
    Other
    0.3%
     Line shows UK average.

    Postcodes

    Dig even deeper into the ME3 postcode:

    Click on an postal code below for more information about the area. Each postcode give you a comprehensive overview of the postcode neighbourhood, including address, demographics, crime, transport, amenities and house prices in Medway (ME3).

    ME3 0AA ME3 0AB ME3 0AD ME3 0AE ME3 0AF ME3 0AG ME3 0AH ME3 0AJ ME3 0AL ME3 0AN ME3 0AP ME3 0AQ ME3 0AR ME3 0AS ME3 0AT ME3 0AU ME3 0AW ME3 0AX ME3 0AY ME3 0AZ ME3 0BA ME3 0BB ME3 0BD ME3 0BE ME3 0BF ME3 0BG ME3 0BH ME3 0BJ ME3 0BL ME3 0BN ME3 0BP ME3 0BQ ME3 0BS ME3 0BT ME3 0BU ME3 0BW ME3 0BX ME3 0BY ME3 0BZ ME3 0DA ME3 0DB ME3 0DD ME3 0DE ME3 0DF ME3 0DG ME3 0DH ME3 0DJ ME3 0DL ME3 0DN ME3 0DP ME3 0DQ ME3 0DR ME3 0DS ME3 0DT ME3 0DU ME3 0DW ME3 0DX ME3 0DY ME3 0DZ ME3 0EA ME3 0EB ME3 0ED ME3 0EE ME3 0EF ME3 0EG ME3 0EH ME3 0EJ ME3 0EL ME3 0EN ME3 0EP ME3 0ER ME3 0ES ME3 0ET ME3 0EW ME3 0EY ME3 0EZ ME3 0GT ME3 0HA ME3 0HD ME3 0HG ME3 0LA ME3 0WY ME3 0WZ
    ME3 7AA ME3 7AB ME3 7AD ME3 7AE ME3 7AF ME3 7AG ME3 7AH ME3 7AJ ME3 7AL ME3 7AN ME3 7AP ME3 7AQ ME3 7AR ME3 7AS ME3 7AT ME3 7AU ME3 7AW ME3 7AX ME3 7AY ME3 7AZ ME3 7BA ME3 7BB ME3 7BD ME3 7BE ME3 7BF ME3 7BG ME3 7BH ME3 7BJ ME3 7BL ME3 7BN ME3 7BP ME3 7BQ ME3 7BS ME3 7BT ME3 7BU ME3 7BW ME3 7BX ME3 7BY ME3 7BZ ME3 7DA ME3 7DB ME3 7DD ME3 7DE ME3 7DF ME3 7DG ME3 7DH ME3 7DJ ME3 7DL ME3 7DN ME3 7DP ME3 7DQ ME3 7DR ME3 7DS ME3 7DT ME3 7DU ME3 7DW ME3 7DX ME3 7DY ME3 7DZ ME3 7EA ME3 7EB ME3 7ED ME3 7EE ME3 7EF ME3 7EG ME3 7EH ME3 7EJ ME3 7EL ME3 7EN ME3 7EP ME3 7EQ ME3 7ER ME3 7ES ME3 7ET ME3 7EW ME3 7EY ME3 7GA ME3 7GB ME3 7GL ME3 7HA ME3 7HB ME3 7HD ME3 7HE ME3 7HF ME3 7HG ME3 7HH ME3 7HJ ME3 7HL ME3 7HN ME3 7HP ME3 7HQ ME3 7HR ME3 7HS ME3 7HT ME3 7HU ME3 7HW ME3 7HX ME3 7HY ME3 7HZ ME3 7JA ME3 7JB ME3 7JD ME3 7JE ME3 7JF ME3 7JG ME3 7JH ME3 7JJ ME3 7JL ME3 7JN ME3 7JP ME3 7JQ ME3 7JR ME3 7JT ME3 7JU ME3 7JW ME3 7JX ME3 7JY ME3 7JZ ME3 7LA ME3 7LB ME3 7LD ME3 7LE ME3 7LF ME3 7LG ME3 7LH ME3 7LJ ME3 7LL ME3 7LN ME3 7LP ME3 7LQ ME3 7LR ME3 7LS ME3 7LT ME3 7LU ME3 7LW ME3 7LX ME3 7LY ME3 7LZ ME3 7NA ME3 7NB ME3 7ND ME3 7NE ME3 7NF ME3 7NG ME3 7NH ME3 7NJ ME3 7NL ME3 7NN ME3 7NP ME3 7NQ ME3 7NR ME3 7NT ME3 7NU ME3 7NW ME3 7NX ME3 7NY ME3 7NZ ME3 7PA ME3 7PB ME3 7PD ME3 7PE ME3 7PG ME3 7PJ ME3 7PL ME3 7PN ME3 7PP ME3 7PQ ME3 7PS ME3 7PT ME3 7PU ME3 7PW ME3 7PX ME3 7PY ME3 7PZ ME3 7QA ME3 7QB ME3 7QD ME3 7QE ME3 7QF ME3 7QH ME3 7QJ ME3 7QL ME3 7QN ME3 7QP ME3 7QR ME3 7QS ME3 7QT ME3 7QW ME3 7QX ME3 7QZ ME3 7RA ME3 7RB ME3 7RD ME3 7RE ME3 7RF ME3 7RG ME3 7RH ME3 7RL ME3 7RN ME3 7RP ME3 7RR ME3 7RS ME3 7RT ME3 7RU ME3 7RW ME3 7RX ME3 7RY ME3 7RZ ME3 7SA ME3 7SB ME3 7SD ME3 7SE ME3 7SF ME3 7SG ME3 7SH ME3 7SJ ME3 7SL ME3 7SN ME3 7SP ME3 7SQ ME3 7SR ME3 7SS ME3 7ST ME3 7SU ME3 7SW ME3 7SX ME3 7SY ME3 7SZ ME3 7TA ME3 7TB ME3 7TD ME3 7TE ME3 7TG ME3 7TH ME3 7TJ ME3 7TL ME3 7TN ME3 7TP ME3 7TQ ME3 7TR ME3 7TS ME3 7TW ME3 7TX ME3 7TY ME3 7TZ ME3 7UA ME3 7UB ME3 7UD ME3 7UE ME3 7UF ME3 7UG ME3 7UH ME3 7UJ ME3 7UL ME3 7UN ME3 7UQ ME3 7UR ME3 7UT ME3 7UU ME3 7UW ME3 7UY ME3 7WA ME3 7WB ME3 7WD ME3 7WE ME3 7WF ME3 7WG ME3 7WH ME3 7WP ME3 7WQ ME3 7WY ME3 7WZ ME3 7XQ ME3 7XW ME3 7YZ
    ME3 8AA ME3 8AB ME3 8AD ME3 8AE ME3 8AF ME3 8AG ME3 8AH ME3 8AJ ME3 8AL ME3 8AN ME3 8AP ME3 8AQ ME3 8AR ME3 8AS ME3 8AT ME3 8AU ME3 8AW ME3 8AX ME3 8AY ME3 8AZ ME3 8BA ME3 8BB ME3 8BD ME3 8BE ME3 8BF ME3 8BG ME3 8BH ME3 8BJ ME3 8BL ME3 8BN ME3 8BP ME3 8BQ ME3 8BS ME3 8BT ME3 8BU ME3 8BW ME3 8BX ME3 8BY ME3 8BZ ME3 8DA ME3 8DB ME3 8DD ME3 8DE ME3 8DF ME3 8DG ME3 8DH ME3 8DJ ME3 8DL ME3 8DN ME3 8DP ME3 8DQ ME3 8DR ME3 8DS ME3 8DT ME3 8DU ME3 8DW ME3 8DX ME3 8DY ME3 8DZ ME3 8EA ME3 8EB ME3 8ED ME3 8EE ME3 8EF ME3 8EG ME3 8EH ME3 8EJ ME3 8EL ME3 8EN ME3 8EP ME3 8EQ ME3 8ER ME3 8ES ME3 8ET ME3 8EU ME3 8EW ME3 8EX ME3 8EY ME3 8EZ ME3 8FA ME3 8FB ME3 8FD ME3 8FE ME3 8FF ME3 8FG ME3 8FH ME3 8FJ ME3 8FL ME3 8FN ME3 8FP ME3 8FQ ME3 8FR ME3 8FS ME3 8FT ME3 8FU ME3 8FW ME3 8FX ME3 8FY ME3 8GA ME3 8GB ME3 8GD ME3 8GE ME3 8GF ME3 8GJ ME3 8GL ME3 8GN ME3 8GP ME3 8GQ ME3 8GR ME3 8GS ME3 8GT ME3 8GU ME3 8GW ME3 8GX ME3 8GY ME3 8GZ ME3 8HA ME3 8HB ME3 8HD ME3 8HE ME3 8HF ME3 8HG ME3 8HH ME3 8HJ ME3 8HL ME3 8HN ME3 8HP ME3 8HQ ME3 8HR ME3 8HS ME3 8HT ME3 8HU ME3 8HW ME3 8HX ME3 8HY ME3 8HZ ME3 8JA ME3 8JB ME3 8JD ME3 8JE ME3 8JF ME3 8JG ME3 8JH ME3 8JJ ME3 8JL ME3 8JN ME3 8JP ME3 8JQ ME3 8JR ME3 8JS ME3 8JT ME3 8JU ME3 8JW ME3 8JX ME3 8JY ME3 8JZ ME3 8LA ME3 8LB ME3 8LD ME3 8LE ME3 8LF ME3 8LG ME3 8LH ME3 8LJ ME3 8LL ME3 8LN ME3 8LP ME3 8LQ ME3 8LR ME3 8LS ME3 8LT ME3 8LU ME3 8LW ME3 8LX ME3 8LY ME3 8LZ ME3 8NA ME3 8NB ME3 8ND ME3 8NE ME3 8NF ME3 8NG ME3 8NH ME3 8NJ ME3 8NL ME3 8NN ME3 8NP ME3 8NQ ME3 8NR ME3 8NS ME3 8NT ME3 8NU ME3 8NW ME3 8NX ME3 8NY ME3 8NZ ME3 8PA ME3 8PB ME3 8PD ME3 8PE ME3 8PF ME3 8PG ME3 8PH ME3 8PJ ME3 8PL ME3 8PN ME3 8PP ME3 8PQ ME3 8PR ME3 8PS ME3 8PT ME3 8PU ME3 8PW ME3 8PX ME3 8PY ME3 8PZ ME3 8QA ME3 8QB ME3 8QD ME3 8QE ME3 8QF ME3 8QG ME3 8QH ME3 8QJ ME3 8QL ME3 8QN ME3 8QP ME3 8QQ ME3 8QR ME3 8QS ME3 8QT ME3 8QU ME3 8QW ME3 8QX ME3 8RA ME3 8RB ME3 8RD ME3 8RE ME3 8RF ME3 8RG ME3 8RH ME3 8RJ ME3 8RL ME3 8RN ME3 8RP ME3 8RQ ME3 8RR ME3 8RS ME3 8RT ME3 8RU ME3 8RW ME3 8RY ME3 8RZ ME3 8SA ME3 8SB ME3 8SD ME3 8SE ME3 8SF ME3 8SG ME3 8SH ME3 8SJ ME3 8SL ME3 8SN ME3 8SP ME3 8SQ ME3 8SR ME3 8SS ME3 8ST ME3 8SU ME3 8SW ME3 8SX ME3 8SY ME3 8TA ME3 8TB ME3 8TD ME3 8TE ME3 8TF ME3 8TG ME3 8TH ME3 8TJ ME3 8TL ME3 8TN ME3 8TP ME3 8TQ ME3 8TR ME3 8TS ME3 8TT ME3 8TU ME3 8TW ME3 8TX ME3 8TY ME3 8TZ ME3 8UA ME3 8UB ME3 8UD ME3 8UE ME3 8UF ME3 8UG ME3 8UH ME3 8UJ ME3 8UL ME3 8UN ME3 8UQ ME3 8UY ME3 8WA ME3 8WB ME3 8WD ME3 8WE ME3 8WF ME3 8WR ME3 8WT ME3 8WW ME3 8WX ME3 8WY ME3 8WZ ME3 8XB ME3 8XL ME3 8XP ME3 8XZ ME3 8YA ME3 8YQ ME3 8YT ME3 8YX ME3 8YZ
    ME3 9AA ME3 9AB ME3 9AD ME3 9AE ME3 9AF ME3 9AG ME3 9AH ME3 9AJ ME3 9AL ME3 9AN ME3 9AP ME3 9AQ ME3 9AR ME3 9AS ME3 9AT ME3 9AU ME3 9AW ME3 9AX ME3 9AY ME3 9AZ ME3 9BA ME3 9BB ME3 9BD ME3 9BE ME3 9BF ME3 9BG ME3 9BH ME3 9BJ ME3 9BL ME3 9BN ME3 9BP ME3 9BQ ME3 9BS ME3 9BT ME3 9BU ME3 9BW ME3 9BX ME3 9BY ME3 9BZ ME3 9DA ME3 9DB ME3 9DD ME3 9DE ME3 9DF ME3 9DG ME3 9DH ME3 9DJ ME3 9DL ME3 9DN ME3 9DP ME3 9DQ ME3 9DR ME3 9DS ME3 9DT ME3 9DU ME3 9DW ME3 9DX ME3 9DY ME3 9DZ ME3 9EA ME3 9EB ME3 9ED ME3 9EE ME3 9EF ME3 9EG ME3 9EH ME3 9EJ ME3 9EL ME3 9EN ME3 9EP ME3 9EQ ME3 9ER ME3 9ES ME3 9ET ME3 9EU ME3 9EW ME3 9EX ME3 9EY ME3 9EZ ME3 9FA ME3 9FB ME3 9FD ME3 9FE ME3 9FF ME3 9FG ME3 9FH ME3 9FJ ME3 9FL ME3 9FN ME3 9FP ME3 9FQ ME3 9FR ME3 9FS ME3 9FT ME3 9FU ME3 9FW ME3 9FX ME3 9FY ME3 9GA ME3 9GB ME3 9GD ME3 9GE ME3 9GF ME3 9GJ ME3 9GL ME3 9GN ME3 9GP ME3 9GQ ME3 9GR ME3 9GS ME3 9GT ME3 9GU ME3 9GW ME3 9GX ME3 9GY ME3 9GZ ME3 9HA ME3 9HB ME3 9HD ME3 9HE ME3 9HF ME3 9HG ME3 9HH ME3 9HJ ME3 9HL ME3 9HN ME3 9HP ME3 9HQ ME3 9HR ME3 9HS ME3 9HT ME3 9HU ME3 9HW ME3 9HX ME3 9HY ME3 9HZ ME3 9JA ME3 9JB ME3 9JD ME3 9JE ME3 9JF ME3 9JG ME3 9JH ME3 9JJ ME3 9JL ME3 9JN ME3 9JP ME3 9JQ ME3 9JR ME3 9JS ME3 9JT ME3 9JU ME3 9JW ME3 9JX ME3 9JY ME3 9JZ ME3 9LA ME3 9LB ME3 9LD ME3 9LE ME3 9LF ME3 9LG ME3 9LH ME3 9LJ ME3 9LL ME3 9LN ME3 9LP ME3 9LQ ME3 9LR ME3 9LS ME3 9LT ME3 9LU ME3 9LW ME3 9LX ME3 9LY ME3 9LZ ME3 9NA ME3 9NB ME3 9ND ME3 9NE ME3 9NF ME3 9NG ME3 9NH ME3 9NJ ME3 9NL ME3 9NN ME3 9NP ME3 9NQ ME3 9NR ME3 9NS ME3 9NT ME3 9NU ME3 9NW ME3 9NX ME3 9NY ME3 9NZ ME3 9PA ME3 9PB ME3 9PD ME3 9PE ME3 9PF ME3 9PG ME3 9PH ME3 9PJ ME3 9PL ME3 9PN ME3 9PP ME3 9PQ ME3 9PR ME3 9PS ME3 9PT ME3 9PU ME3 9PW ME3 9PX ME3 9PY ME3 9PZ ME3 9QA ME3 9QB ME3 9QD ME3 9QE ME3 9QF ME3 9QG ME3 9QH ME3 9QJ ME3 9QL ME3 9QN ME3 9QP ME3 9QQ ME3 9QR ME3 9QS ME3 9QT ME3 9QU ME3 9QW ME3 9QX ME3 9QY ME3 9QZ ME3 9RA ME3 9RB ME3 9RD ME3 9RE ME3 9RF ME3 9RG ME3 9RH ME3 9RJ ME3 9RL ME3 9RN ME3 9RP ME3 9RQ ME3 9RR ME3 9RS ME3 9RT ME3 9RU ME3 9RW ME3 9RX ME3 9RY ME3 9RZ ME3 9SA ME3 9SB ME3 9SD ME3 9SE ME3 9SF ME3 9SG ME3 9SH ME3 9SJ ME3 9SL ME3 9SN ME3 9SP ME3 9SQ ME3 9SR ME3 9SS ME3 9ST ME3 9SU ME3 9SW ME3 9SX ME3 9SY ME3 9SZ ME3 9TA ME3 9TB ME3 9TD ME3 9TE ME3 9TF ME3 9TG ME3 9TH ME3 9TJ ME3 9TL ME3 9TN ME3 9TP ME3 9TQ ME3 9TR ME3 9TS ME3 9TT ME3 9TU ME3 9TW ME3 9TX ME3 9TY ME3 9TZ ME3 9UA ME3 9UB ME3 9UD ME3 9UE ME3 9UF ME3 9UG ME3 9UH ME3 9UJ ME3 9UL ME3 9UN ME3 9UP ME3 9UQ ME3 9UR ME3 9US ME3 9UT ME3 9UU ME3 9UX ME3 9UY ME3 9UZ ME3 9WA ME3 9WB ME3 9WD ME3 9WE ME3 9WF ME3 9WG ME3 9WH ME3 9WJ ME3 9WL ME3 9WN ME3 9WP ME3 9WQ ME3 9WR ME3 9WS ME3 9WT ME3 9WU ME3 9WW ME3 9WX ME3 9WY ME3 9WZ ME3 9XA ME3 9XB ME3 9XD ME3 9XE ME3 9XF ME3 9XG ME3 9XH ME3 9XJ ME3 9XL ME3 9XN ME3 9XP ME3 9XQ ME3 9XR ME3 9XS ME3 9XT ME3 9XW ME3 9XX ME3 9XY ME3 9XZ ME3 9YB ME3 9YT

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    Nearby Towns & Cities

    ME3 Postcode area

    The following towns and villages can be found close to Rochester ME3:

    Chatham

    Population 76,792

    0.5 miles

    Once England's most important dockyard, Chatham is a historic port town located on the Medway River in eastern Kent. Once home to Charles Dickens, who described his time in Chatham as the happiest period of his childhood.

    Nearest Postcode Areas:
    ME1ME2ME4

    Rochester

    Population 62,982

    2.2 miles

    Occupied at one time by the Romans, Saxons and the Normans, Rochester is a truly historic town, set aside the ruins of a Norman castle with its medieval walls, half-timbered buildings and cobbled streets. Once home to Charles Dickens in his childhood.

    Nearest Postcode Areas:
    ME2ME1ME4

    Gillingham

    Population 104,157

    2.2 miles

    First recorded in the 10th century as Gyllingeham, the town became an urban district in 1903. After Chatham Dockyard closed in 1984, significant unemployment ensued. However, since the 1980s, Gillingham has rebuilt its economic base, and is now an important retail centre.

    Nearest Postcode Areas:
    ME7ME4ME8

    Wouldham

    Population 1,253

    2.4 miles

    Located in the picturesque county of Kent, Wouldham offers a peaceful riverside setting perfect for those seeking a quiet village lifestyle with easy access to nearby towns and cities for work and leisure.

    Nearest Postcode Areas:
    ME6ME1ME2

    Cuxton

    Population 4,438

    2.6 miles

    Cuxton, located in Kent, offers a peaceful countryside setting with easy access to the bustling city of Rochester, making it an ideal choice for those seeking a tranquil retreat without sacrificing convenience.

    Nearest Postcode Areas:
    ME2ME1ME6

    Chattenden

    Population 972

    2.9 miles

    Chattenden, located in Kent, offers a peaceful rural setting perfect for those seeking a quiet escape from city life, with its picturesque surroundings and close-knit community creating a welcoming atmosphere for families looking to put down roots in the Garden of England.

    Nearest Postcode Areas:
    ME3ME2ME4

    Burham

    Population 1,195

    3 miles

    Burham, a quaint village in Kent, offers a peaceful countryside setting with easy access to nearby historic attractions and scenic walks along the River Medway, making it an ideal escape for those seeking a slower pace of life in the beautiful Garden of England.

    Nearest Postcode Areas:
    ME6ME20ME5

    Shorne Ridgeway

    Population 1,024

    3.9 miles

    Located in the picturesque county of Kent, Shorne Ridgeway offers a peaceful rural setting with stunning views, quaint village charm, and easy access to nearby towns for those seeking a slower pace of life in the beautiful English countryside.

    Nearest Postcode Areas:
    DA12ME2DA13

    Local Authorities

    ME3 Postal Town

    The ME3 postcode includes the following local authorities:

    • Gravesham
    • Medway

    Crime in ME3

    How safe is this postcode sector?

    The ME1 postcode area, which covers the town of Rochester in Kent, has seen a recent increase in crime levels, with key hotspots including the town centre and residential areas. The local police force has identified several historical crime issues in the area, such as anti-social behaviour and drug-related offences. To address these challenges, they have set specific policing priorities aimed at reducing crime and improving community safety.

    Key Hotspots

    Recent crime statistics show that the town centre of Rochester is a key hotspot for criminal activity, with a high number of reported incidents including theft, vandalism, and public order offences. Residential areas such as the Castle Hill and Delce Road areas have also seen an increase in anti-social behaviour and drug-related crimes.

    Historical Crime Issues

    Historically, the ME1 postcode area has faced challenges related to anti-social behaviour, drug-related offences, and violent crime. These issues have had a significant impact on the local community, leading to a decrease in overall safety and wellbeing. The local police force has worked to address these issues through targeted enforcement actions and community engagement initiatives.

    Current Policing Priorities

    The local police force in the ME1 postcode area has identified several key priorities for addressing crime and improving community safety. These priorities include increasing police presence in hotspots areas, working closely with local residents and businesses to gather intelligence on criminal activity, and implementing targeted enforcement actions to disrupt criminal networks.

    By focusing on these priorities, the police aim to reduce crime levels in the ME1 postcode area and create a safer environment for all residents and visitors.

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