Postcode ME3 7DL is located in a rural town, within the Higham & Shorne ward of Gravesham in the South East region, and forms part of the Higham & Shorne area. It has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 57.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Higham & Shorne is £50,500 per year. The nearest station is Higham located about 1.1 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Higham & Shorne has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,213 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 17% least deprived areas in England.
Higham & Shorne has a low crime rate, with approximately 57.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Higham & Shorne is £50,500 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 199 ft away from ME3 7DL.
Higham & Shorne near ME3 7DL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Higham located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £418,750 in Higham & Shorne area, with individual transactions ranging from £163,000 up to £1,170,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 24 | £650,000 |
| Flats | 2 | £171,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 26 | £392,500 |
| Terraced | 12 | £307,500 |
10 year median price trend in Higham & Shorne
In the ME3 7DL postcode area, located within Higham & Shorne, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 mi | Not applicable | Gad's Hill School | Other independent school | N/A | |
| 0.9 mi | Primary | Higham Primary School | Community school | Good |
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME3 7DL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Lifestyles Express | 18 Forge Lane, Rochester, ME3 7AS | Walking directions to Lifestyles Express |
| 0.3 mi | Higham Mini Market | 2 Hermitage Road, Rochester, ME3 7DA | Walking directions to Higham Mini Market |
Annual council tax rates for Gravesham district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.