Postcode ME3 8AN is located in a rural town, 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 44.6 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 Gillingham (Kent) located about 4.5 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest medium park is Forge Common.
Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,775 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 15% least deprived areas in England.
Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow has a low crime rate, with approximately 44.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.9% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ME3 8AN.
Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow near ME3 8AN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Gillingham (Kent) located about 4.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Forge Common | Medium | Walking directions to Forge Common |
| 0.3 mi | High Halstow Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to High Halstow Recreation Ground |
| 0.2 mi | Topley Drive Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Topley Drive Recreation Ground |
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
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 8AN, 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.