Postcode ME3 8JF is located in a rural town, within the Strood Rural ward of Medway in the South East region, and forms part of the Cliffe area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 42.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Cliffe is £49,600 per year. The nearest station is Higham located about 1.3 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Cliffe has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,088 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 27% least deprived areas in England.
Cliffe has a low crime rate, with approximately 42.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 7.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Cliffe is £49,600 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ME3 8JF.
Cliffe near ME3 8JF 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 1.3 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
In the ME3 8JF postcode area, located within Cliffe, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME3 8JF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Parkside Provisions | Dorchester Close, Medway, ME3 8HX | Walking directions to Parkside Provisions |
| 0.1 mi | Mini Market | 19 Parkside, Rochester, ME3 8HX | Walking directions to Mini Market |
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.