Postcode ME3 8DF 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 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 Higham located about 2.9 miles away.
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 4.8% 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 per household in Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow is £62,406 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ME3 8DF.
Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow near ME3 8DF 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 2.9 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
In the ME3 8DF postcode area, located within Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow, there are no schools in close proximity.
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 8DF, 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.