Postcode ME3 7QZ is located in a rural town, within the Strood Rural ward of Medway in the South East region, and forms part of the Cliffe area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 48.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Cliffe is £59,723 per year. The nearest station is Higham located about 2.8 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Cliffe has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,710 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.
Cliffe has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 48.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 46.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Cliffe is £59,723 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ME3 7QZ.
Cliffe near ME3 7QZ 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 2.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 186 recent sales, the median property price is £397,500 in Strood Rural area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £900,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 60 | £560,000 |
| Flats | 11 | £210,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 67 | £395,000 |
| Terraced | 48 | £305,000 |
10 year median price trend in Strood Rural
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME3 7QZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | JS Minimarket | Church Street, Medway, ME3 7PT | Walking directions to JS Minimarket |
Annual council tax rates for Medway district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for ME3 7QZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Elizabeth Turpin
Strood Rural - Elected 4 May 2023
Gary Etheridge
Strood Rural - Elected 4 May 2023
John Williams
Strood Rural - Elected 4 May 2023
Lauren Edwards
Rochester and Strood - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.