Postcode ME3 8AB is located in a rural village, within the Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow ward of Medway in the South East region, and forms part of the Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 56.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow is £62,406 per year. The nearest station is Strood (Kent) located about 2.2 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,773 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.
Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 56.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 28.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow is £62,406 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 20 ft away from ME3 8AB.
Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow near ME3 8AB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Strood (Kent) located about 2.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 163 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 in Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow area, with individual transactions ranging from £129,500 up to £1,200,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 30 | £473,750 |
| Flats | 15 | £187,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 72 | £370,000 |
| Terraced | 46 | £312,500 |
10 year median price trend in Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow
In the ME3 8AB postcode area, located within Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME3 8AB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Spar | Main Road, Medway, ME3 8EF | Walking directions to Spar |
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 8AB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
George Josiah Thomas Crozer
Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow - Elected 4 May 2023
Michael Ian Pearce
Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow - Elected 4 May 2023
Ron Sands
Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow - 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.