Postcode ME3 9JU 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 moderate crime levels, with around 62.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Hoo Peninsula is £47,794 per year. The nearest station is Gillingham (Kent) located about 3.0 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Gamelan Crescent 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 moderate crime rate, with approximately 62.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 27.9% 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 per household in Hoo Peninsula is £47,794 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 190 ft away from ME3 9JU.
Hoo Peninsula near ME3 9JU 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 3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Gamelan Crescent Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Gamelan Crescent Recreation Ground |
| 0.1 mi | Berberis Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Berberis Gardens |
Based on 144 recent sales, the median property price is £347,500 in Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow area, with individual transactions ranging from £129,500 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 | 28 | £486,248 |
| Flats | 13 | £200,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 64 | £365,000 |
| Terraced | 39 | £310,000 |
10 year median price trend in Hoo St Werburgh & High Halstow
In the ME3 9JU postcode area, located within Hoo Peninsula, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME3 9JU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Smith & Rice Newsagents | Knights Road, Medway, ME3 9DT | Walking directions to Smith & Rice Newsagents |
| 0.5 mi | Best Convenience Store | Knights Road, Medway, ME3 9DT | Walking directions to Best Convenience Store |
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: 16/01/2026.