Postcode ME3 7LX is located in a rural village, within the Higham & Shorne ward of Gravesham in the South East region, and forms part of the Higham & Shorne area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 75.0 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 0.2 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Higham & Shorne has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,586 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 40% least deprived areas in England.
Higham & Shorne has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 75.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 28.6% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 308 ft away from ME3 7LX.
Higham & Shorne near ME3 7LX 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 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Higham | N/A | Walking directions to Higham |
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
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.