ME3 7LA Postcode Location Details & Properties

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This article lists all information about ME3 7LA 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 7LA is a residential postcode in Higham, Kent. ME3 7LA 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 7LA has 13 properties within its service area. ME3 7LA is located in Higham & Shorne, Gravesham region with center coordinates 51.42873900, 0.46302900.

The population of ME3 7LA postcode is 39, 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 7LA area have been sold 17 times from 1995 to 2023. To get detailed information on sales, View the sales table below.

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

Geography And Location Details

Latitude 51.42874
Longitude 0.46303
Northing 172848
Easting 571322
Altitude 12 Meters
Grid Reference Code TQ713728
Plus Code 9F32CFH7+F6
Distance To Sea 1.71 mi

ME3 7LA postcode has center coordinates [51.42874,0.46303]. Altitude reading for the postcode is 12 Meters above sea level. The postcode location can also be represented using #TQ713728 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 7LA 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 12
Population 39
Rural / Urban Rural village
Poverty Ratio (IOMD)
19586 / 32702
Census Output Area E00123205
Built Up Area N/A
Built Up SubDivision N/A
Lower Layer Output Super Area Gravesham 010C
Middle Layer Output Super Area Higham & Shorne

This location is a rural village. According to 2011 census, 59.89% of the people in ME3 7LA 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 7LA


Work Place

Nearby Work Area London
Average Income £49600

Railway Station

Station Higham
Distance To Station 0.21 mi

Safety & Water Facilities

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

Property Sales In ME3 7LA


Address Property Type Price Date
1 WHITEBREAD COTTAGES, ROCHESTER, ME3 7LA Semi Detached (Freehold) £58,000
£145,000
£172,500
1995-09-29
2001-10-02
2002-11-26
BRIDGEWATER, CHALK ROAD, ROCHESTER, ME3 7LA Semi Detached (Freehold) £80,500
1997-05-29
HIGH VIEW, CHALK ROAD, ROCHESTER, ME3 7LA Detached (Freehold) £168,000
1998-09-24
SUNNYDALE, CHALK ROAD, ROCHESTER, ME3 7LA Semi Detached (Freehold) £116,500
£300,000
£300,000
£297,000
£395,000
1999-08-27
2005-12-09
2010-01-22
2012-11-23
2017-03-31
THEOS, CHALK ROAD, ROCHESTER, ME3 7LA Detached (Freehold) £200,000
£795,000
2001-08-10
2021-05-27
WHILBY HOUSE, CHALK ROAD, ROCHESTER, ME3 7LA Detached (Freehold) £250,000
2001-05-03
WEYDONHILL, CHALK ROAD, ROCHESTER, ME3 7LA Detached (Freehold) £280,000
£600,000
2009-05-15
2018-11-12
CHERRYDENE, CHALK ROAD, ROCHESTER, ME3 7LA Detached (Freehold) £290,000
2010-08-05
WHITBREAD HOUSE, CHALK ROAD, ROCHESTER, ME3 7LA Detached (Freehold) £350,000
2012-12-14

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 7LA


Bus Stops

Stop Location Distance
Chequers Street
Lower Rochester Road (N-bound), Chequers Street, Lower Higham
134.00 metres
Railway Station
Railway Station (adj), School Lane, Lower Higham
235.64 metres
Steadman Close
Steadman Close (adj), School Lane, Lower Higham
265.75 metres
Railway Station
Railway Station (o/s), Station Road, Higham
318.91 metres
School Lane Telephone Box
Phone box (opp), School Lane, Lower Higham
706.08 metres

Railway Stations

Station Location Distance
Higham Rail Station
Higham
331.63 metres
Strood Rail Station
Strood
4.42 km
Rochester Rail Station
Rochester
5.31 km
Cuxton Rail Station
Cuxton
6.10 km
Chatham Rail Station
Chatham
6.73 km

Airports

Airport Location Distance
London Southend Airport
Southend-on-Sea
22.82 km
London City Airport
Silvertown
29.87 km
Biggin Hill Airport
Leaves Green
31.77 km

Ferry Ports

Port Location Distance
Town Pier
West Street, Gravesend
6.75 km
West Street Pier
West Street, Gravesend
6.85 km
Tilbury Ferry Terminal
Off A126 Ferry Road, Tilbury
7.17 km

Other Postcodes Nearby


Postcode Distance from ME3 7LA
(In Meters)
ME3 7JX 229.30
ME3 7AY 331.01
ME3 7JU 272.44
ME3 7JY 169.78
ME3 7JZ 115.38
ME3 7LX 152.00
ME3 7LY 214.11
ME3 7JD 318.42
ME3 7LZ 104.92
ME3 7LU 199.86

Frequently Asked Questions


You can send mail to anyone living in ME3 7LA 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 7LA just follow this link

The recent average sale price of a property in ME3 7LA 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, Kent. View the map section for more details.

There are 12 properties in ME3 7LA as per Royal mail database.

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

Chalk Road