Postcode ME3 9AY is located in a rural town, within the Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow ward of Medway in the South East region, and forms part of the Hoo Peninsula area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 86.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Hoo Peninsula is £39,700 per year. The nearest station is Gillingham (Kent) located about 2.2 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest small park is Hemony Grove Recreation Ground.
Hoo Peninsula has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,555 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.
Hoo Peninsula has a high crime rate, with approximately 86.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 4.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Hoo Peninsula is £39,700 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ME3 9AY.
Hoo Peninsula near ME3 9AY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Gillingham (Kent) located about 2.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Hemony Grove Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Hemony Grove Recreation Ground |
| 0.5 mi | Pottery Road Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Pottery Road Recreation Ground |
| 0.2 mi | Hoo Village Centre Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Hoo Village Centre Gardens |
Based on 162 recent sales, the median property price is £344,000 in Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £985,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 30 | £489,998 |
| Flats | 17 | £191,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 74 | £365,000 |
| Terraced | 41 | £310,000 |
10 year median price trend in Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow
In the ME3 9AY postcode area, located within Hoo Peninsula, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME3 9AY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Spar | 11-17 Chruch Road, Rochester, ME3 9AH | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 mi | Hoo News and Booze | 3 Main Road, Rochester, ME3 9AA | Walking directions to Hoo News and Booze |
| 0.2 mi | The Co-operative Food | Main Road, Medway, ME3 9AA | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.5 mi | Crescent Stores | Main Road Hoo, Hoo St. Werburgh, ME3 9BS | Walking directions to Crescent Stores |
| 0.5 mi | Smith & Rice Newsagents | Knights Road, Medway, ME3 9DT | Walking directions to Smith & Rice Newsagents |
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.