Postcode report
ME13 3AX Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About ME13 3AX: area rating, property, schools and local change
ME13 3AX is a postcode in Abbey, Swale, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near ME13 3AX, then scores the surrounding small area 49/100 - bottom 40% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around ME13 3AX are housing and health, while safety is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for ME13 3AX is based on Swale 015 Census 2021. It covers 11,466 residents, 2,242 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 43, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 62% owner-occupied, 20% privately rented, 17% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 6/10.
Families checking schools near ME13 3AX can compare 6 state schools within one mile, including 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 3 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near ME13 3AX by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around ME13 3AX is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 7 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about ME13 3AX
Is ME13 3AX a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 49/100 (bottom 40% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near ME13 3AX?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near ME13 3AX?
6 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near ME13 3AX?
LocaleIQ currently matches 3 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for ME13 3AX?
LocaleIQ matched ME13 3AX to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
Is there much building or roadworks around ME13 3AX?
LocaleIQ currently shows 7 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.