ME3 7BD Postcode Location Details & Properties

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This article lists all information about ME3 7BD postcode, such as Residential Properties, Schools, and nearby places. Other information listed are property sales data, trends, estimated property prices, etc.

It also covers Mailing address Info, Location Information, Map and directions, and Administrative details. You also get various information from the census like population, poverty, health index, etc.

Summary

ME3 7BD is a residential postcode in Higham, Shorne Ridgeway. ME3 7BD postcode is currently an active postcode. You can use the postcode to send mail within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean. According to the 2011 census, ME3 7BD has 47 properties within its service area. ME3 7BD is located in Higham & Shorne, Gravesham region with center coordinates 51.41671300, 0.45716100.

The population of ME3 7BD postcode is 103, and all individuals are eligible to receive mail through Royal Mail Service.

Postcode belongs to ME postcode Area, ME3 District, and ME3 7 postcode Sector.

Properties in ME3 7BD area have been sold 31 times from 1995 to 2023. To get detailed information on sales, View the sales table below.

Sample Mailing Address For ME3 7BD Postcode
#House No/Name,
Higham , ROCHESTER , Kent , ME3 7BD

Geography And Location Details

Latitude 51.41671
Longitude 0.45716
Northing 171497
Easting 570959
Altitude 65 Meters
Grid Reference Code TQ709714
Plus Code 9F32CF84+MV
Distance To Sea 2.43 mi

ME3 7BD postcode has center coordinates [51.41671,0.45716]. Altitude reading for the postcode is 65 Meters above sea level. The postcode location can also be represented using #TQ709714 National grid reference number.

History And Statistics

Introduced 1980-01-01
Last Updated December 2023
Mail Frequency Low (Postcode Recieves < 25 Mail per day)
Postcode Range Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

This Royal mail postcode was first introduced and became servicable in 1980-01-01. Total number of mails recieved in ME3 7BD is less than 25 mails per day. Mails getting delivered may take longer than normal as per Royal Mail records. Postcode range is limited to one specified apartment or building exactly at specified lat,long.

Census Statistics

Households 47
Population 103
Rural / Urban Rural town and fringe
Poverty Ratio (IOMD)
19586 / 32702
Census Output Area E00123206
Built Up Area Shorne Ridgeway
Built Up SubDivision Higham
Lower Layer Output Super Area Gravesham 010C
Middle Layer Output Super Area Higham & Shorne

This location is a rural town and fringe. According to 2011 census, 59.89% of the people in ME3 7BD is below poverty.

Components Of Postcode

Postcode Area ME
Postcode District ME3
Postcode Sector ME3 7

Adminstration And Postcode Areas

Country England
County Kent
District Gravesham
Ward Higham & Shorne
Parish Higham
Local Authority Kent
Constituency Gravesham
Region South East
ITL Level 2 Kent
ITL Level 3 Kent Thames Gateway

Amenities Available In ME3 7BD


Work Place

Nearby Work Area London
Average Income £49600

Railway Station

Station Higham
Distance To Station 0.79 mi

Safety & Water Facilities

Police Force Kent
Water Company Southern Water
Sewage Company N/A

Properties in ME3 7BD



Property Sales In ME3 7BD


Address Property Type Price Date
49 OAK DRIVE, ROCHESTER, ME3 7BD Semi Detached (Freehold) £80,000
£201,000
£180,000
£230,750
1997-07-17
2007-04-05
2012-08-23
2015-04-17
33 OAK DRIVE, ROCHESTER, ME3 7BD Semi Detached (Freehold) £97,000
1998-10-16
8 OAK DRIVE, ROCHESTER, ME3 7BD Semi Detached (Freehold) £78,000
1998-04-30
2 OAK DRIVE, ROCHESTER, ME3 7BD Semi Detached (Freehold) £160,000
£245,000
£420,000
2002-11-22
2011-10-10
2021-12-17
26 OAK DRIVE, ROCHESTER, ME3 7BD Semi Detached (Freehold) £178,000
2003-03-14
53 OAK DRIVE, ROCHESTER, ME3 7BD Semi Detached (Freehold) £173,000
2004-06-03
51 OAK DRIVE, ROCHESTER, ME3 7BD Terraced (Freehold) £215,000
2006-06-16
24 OAK DRIVE, ROCHESTER, ME3 7BD Semi Detached (Freehold) £218,000
2006-10-31
43 OAK DRIVE, ROCHESTER, ME3 7BD Semi Detached (Freehold) £245,000
2006-12-21
59 OAK DRIVE, ROCHESTER, ME3 7BD Semi Detached (Freehold) £249,995
£345,000
£347,500
£415,000
2007-02-09
2016-08-02
2017-01-27
2022-11-11
15 OAK DRIVE, ROCHESTER, ME3 7BD Semi Detached (Freehold) £262,000
£280,000
2007-12-14
2015-02-27
16 OAK DRIVE, ROCHESTER, ME3 7BD Semi Detached (Freehold) £218,000
2009-07-28
1 OAK DRIVE, ROCHESTER, ME3 7BD Semi Detached (Freehold) £278,000
2015-06-05
11 OAK DRIVE, ROCHESTER, ME3 7BD Semi Detached (Freehold) £262,000
2015-12-18
4 OAK DRIVE, ROCHESTER, ME3 7BD Semi Detached (Freehold) £327,000
2015-11-24
31 OAK DRIVE, ROCHESTER, ME3 7BD Semi Detached (Freehold) £240,000
2016-09-30
30 OAK DRIVE, ROCHESTER, ME3 7BD Semi Detached (Freehold) £340,000
2016-07-19
28 OAK DRIVE, ROCHESTER, ME3 7BD Semi Detached (Freehold) £328,500
£350,000
£390,000
2016-06-01
2020-07-28
2022-07-29
61 OAK DRIVE, ROCHESTER, ME3 7BD Semi Detached (Freehold) £300,000
2017-06-16
39 OAK DRIVE, ROCHESTER, ME3 7BD Semi Detached (Freehold) £352,000
2023-11-01

Demographic of property sales [1995-2023]


Latest Property Sales Value


Average Property Price in 2023 317211 GBP
Average Price of Flats in 2023 172102 GBP
Average Price of Terraced property in 2023 281117 GBP
Average Price of Semi-Detached property in 2023 356969 GBP
Average Price of Detached Property in 2023 548430 GBP

Public Transport Near ME3 7BD


Bus Stops

Stop Location Distance
Forge Lane Shops
Forge Lane Shops (before), Villa Road, Higham
183.63 metres
Forge Lane Shops
Forge Lane Shops (after), Villa Road, Higham
195.93 metres
School Lane Shops
Taylors Lane (opp), School Lane, Higham
218.21 metres
Gardeners Arms
Gardeners Arms (opp), Forge Lane, Higham
220.84 metres
Pear Tree Lane
Forge Lane (adj), Gravesend Road, Higham
439.88 metres

Railway Stations

Station Location Distance
Higham Rail Station
Higham
1.27 km
Strood Rail Station
Strood
3.74 km
Rochester Rail Station
Rochester
4.59 km
Cuxton Rail Station
Cuxton
4.77 km
Chatham Rail Station
Chatham
6.01 km

Airports

Airport Location Distance
London Southend Airport
Southend-on-Sea
24.04 km
London City Airport
Silvertown
29.89 km
Biggin Hill Airport
Leaves Green
30.95 km

Ferry Ports

Port Location Distance
Town Pier
West Street, Gravesend
6.88 km
West Street Pier
West Street, Gravesend
6.97 km
Tilbury Ferry Terminal
Off A126 Ferry Road, Tilbury
7.38 km

Other Postcodes Nearby


Postcode Distance from ME3 7BD
(In Meters)
ME3 7EG 362.89
ME3 7ED 329.80
ME3 7DZ 401.70
ME3 7EA 336.16
ME3 7EJ 276.25
ME3 7EB 275.26
ME3 7EE 251.24
ME3 7DU 418.85
ME3 7DT 423.78
ME3 7DS 427.11

Frequently Asked Questions


You can send mail to anyone living in ME3 7BD through Royal Mail Service.

  • Copy the sample address and add property name/number to it.
  • if required add the recipient's name.
  • You can also browse the list of properties to find out the exact address.
  • Once you have noted down the address write it down on your To section of the envelope.
  • Drop the envelope in your nearest post office.

To calculate distance between your current location and ME3 7BD just follow this link

The recent average sale price of a property in ME3 7BD is 317211 GBP. But pricing may vary depending on the property type, For more details check the above table.

Find all schools near the postcode listed in the schools section of this article.

Its located in Higham, Shorne Ridgeway. View the map section for more details.

There are 47 properties in ME3 7BD as per Royal mail database.

To get directions to reach ME3 7BD follow this link.

Higham