Postcode ME3 8DB is located in a rural village, within the Strood Rural ward of Medway in the South East region , and forms part of the Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow area. It has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 42.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow is £52,800 per year. The nearest station is Higham located about 2.6 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow has a very low 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 42.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 4.8% 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 of residents in Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow is £52,800 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ME3 8DB.
Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow near ME3 8DB 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 2.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 154 recent sales, the median property price is £382,500 in Strood Rural area, with individual transactions ranging from £122,500 up to £885,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 54 | £595,000 |
| Flats | 3 | £215,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 54 | £375,000 |
| Terraced | 43 | £300,000 |
10 years price trend in Strood Rural
In the ME3 8DB postcode area, located within Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Primary | Cliffe Woods Primary School | Academy converter | Outstanding | |
| 0.9 mi | Not applicable | City of Rochester School | Other independent special school | Good |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.