Postcode ME3 7RU is located in a rural hamlet, within the Strood Rural ward of Medway in the South East region, and forms part of the Cliffe area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 65.5 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 2.0 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Cliffe has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,645 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 43% least deprived areas in England.
Cliffe has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 65.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.7% 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 7RU.
Cliffe near ME3 7RU 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 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
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 7RU, 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.