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ME3

ROCHESTER

Kent, South East, England

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ME3 encompasses ROCHESTER and its surrounding areas in Kent, South East.

Avg price £388,806
1yr change ▼ 3.3%
Crime 88% below avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£388,806

▼ 3.3% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

35% above national avg

Crime Rate

9.8/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

88% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

11 schools

Broadband Speed

227 Mbps

Property Prices in ME3

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in ME3 is £388,806, which is 14% below the Kent average of £450,882.

Properties in ME3 cost 35.5% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in ME3 have fallen 3.3% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £528,131 377
Semi-detached £359,193 494
Terraced £295,090 297
Flat £181,867 75
All types £388,806 1267

5-Year Price History

£379K £383K £386K £390K £393K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in ME3

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 9.8 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, ME3 has a crime rate well 88% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
4.5 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
0.4 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
2.3 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
0.6 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in ME3

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

ME3 has 11 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 4 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Higham Primary School Primary Good mi
St Helen's Church of England Primary School, Cliffe Primary Not inspected mi
Gad's Hill School Other Not inspected mi
Cliffe Woods Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Leigh Academy Hundred of Hoo Other Not inspected mi

1

Outstanding

4

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

110,671

Population

62

Median Age

31%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
31.0%
Private rent
17.0%
Social rent
17.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in ME3 are 227.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 77% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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227.0 Mbps

Avg Download

41.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

87%

Superfast Coverage

58%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in ME3 is collected by Gravesham. The Band D rate is £2,104/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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ME3 — ROCHESTER

Area Summary

ME3 (ROCHESTER) offers above-average property prices (£388,806, 35% above national average), low crime (88% below national average), 11 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (227 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about ME3 ROCHESTER

What is the average house price in ME3 ROCHESTER?
The average house price in ME3 (ROCHESTER) is £388,806, based on 1267 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 35% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 3.3% over the past year.
Is ME3 ROCHESTER a safe area to live?
Crime in ME3 is significantly below the national average (9.8 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (4.5 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (2.3 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of ME3 ROCHESTER?
The population of ME3 (ROCHESTER) is approximately 110,671 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 31% of homes are owner-occupied, 17% are privately rented, and 17% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in ME3?
The average broadband download speed in ME3 is 227 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 87% of premises, ultrafast to 58%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in ME3 ROCHESTER?
There are 11 schools in or near ME3. 45% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 4 Good. None require improvement.

Nearby Postcodes

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