Postcode ME3 8DS 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 44.2 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 3.8 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 44.2 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 8DS.
Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow near ME3 8DS has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Higham located about 3.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 181 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 in Strood Rural area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,750 up to £885,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 50 | £578,500 |
| Flats | 11 | £190,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 70 | £375,000 |
| Terraced | 50 | £305,000 |
10 year median price trend in Strood Rural
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.