Postcode ME3 8BW is located in an urban city, within the Strood Rural ward of Medway in the South East region, and forms part of the Wainscott & City Estate area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 51.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Wainscott & City Estate is £61,953 per year. The nearest station is Strood (Kent) located about 1.5 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Liberty Park.
Wainscott & City Estate has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,683 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.
Wainscott & City Estate has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 51.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Wainscott & City Estate is £61,953 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 191 ft away from ME3 8BW.
Wainscott & City Estate near ME3 8BW 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 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Liberty Park | Small | Walking directions to Liberty Park |
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
In the ME3 8BW postcode area, located within Wainscott & City Estate, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME3 8BW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | The Co-operative Food | 4 Wainscott Road, Rochester, ME2 4LB | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.4 mi | Wainscott Stores | 59 Wainscott Road, Rochester, ME2 4LA | Walking directions to Wainscott Stores |
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 8BW, 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.