Living in ME3, Medway
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around ME3 in Medway. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Medway: £296,182, up 1.1% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider South East average is £380,380.
What actually sold around ME3
137 recorded home sales on the streets around central ME3 in the last 2 years, with a median of £340,000 and a range from £130,000 to £525,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 BARYNTYNE CRESCENT, ME3 9GE | terraced | £288,000 | 2026-06-26 |
| 46 WALL CLOSE, ME3 9LN | terraced | £375,000 | 2026-06-05 |
| 43 KINGSHILL DRIVE, ME3 9JW | semi-detached | £395,000 | 2026-06-04 |
| 11 SOPWITH DRIVE, ME3 9UH | semi-detached | £390,000 | 2026-06-04 |
| 11 GRANDSIRE GARDENS, ME3 9LH | detached | £420,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| 64 PANKHURST ROAD, ME3 9DG | terraced | £325,000 | 2026-05-29 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
11 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leigh Academy High Halstow | Primary | Outstanding | 1.4 mi |
| Hoo St Werburgh Primary School and the Marlborough | Primary | Good | 0.6 mi |
| Chattenden Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.5 mi |
| Waterfront UTC | Secondary | Good | 2.3 mi |
| Burnt Oak Primary School | Primary | Good | 2.6 mi |
| Oasis Academy Skinner Street | Primary | Good | 2.9 mi |
8 state primary and 2 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 14.6% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 13.7% |
| Associate professional and technical | 12.9% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 12.0% |
| Skilled trades | 11.7% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
29 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central ME3 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Medway's figures.
Common questions about ME3
What is the average house price in ME3?
The average sold price in Medway is £296,182 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in ME3?
Prices in Medway are up 1.1% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in ME3?
The median of 137 recorded sales around central ME3 in the last 2 years is £340,000, ranging from £130,000 to £525,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in ME3?
11 schools sit within 3 miles of central ME3, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in ME3?
29 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central ME3 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is ME3 at risk of flooding?
Central ME3 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is ME3 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £340,000; the area sits in decile 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 29 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is ME3 safe?
29 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central ME3 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? ME3 or ME7, ME3 or ME4, ME3 or ME2.
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