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Is ME7 3QS a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights

Low crime rate1.6/10

Violence And Sexual OffencesShopliftingAnti Social BehaviourCriminal Damage And Arson…and 2 more

Trend +38% versus prior comparable archive

Wealthy area 10/10

Neighbourhood wellbeingDecile 10/10England
Median sold price£285kME7 sample - 55 sales
MeasureImmediate areaAverage for England
Main ethnic groupWhite
Immediate area90.8%Average for England82.2%
Significant presenceasian indian, white other, black african
Immediate area6.6%Average for England
Main religionChristian
Immediate area51.6%Average for England
Population densityPeople per sq km
Immediate area1,970Average for England3,535
Main age bandAged 18 to 64
Immediate area54.7%Average for England60.4%
Main tenureOwner-occupied
Immediate area89.1%Average for England61.8%
Main country of birthuk
Immediate area90.8%Average for England

Census 2021 — surrounding statistical neighbourhood

Mostly owner-occupied89.1% dominant

Owned89.1%
Private rent9.7%
Social rent1%

Some well-rated schools nearby 3 within 1 mile

Kids clubs

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Child-friendly activities nearby 4 matched

Clare’s Zumba Fitness and Wellbeing: ZumbaStonecross Lea, Chatham ME5 0BL, UK В· 2.7 km В· Ages 1-100 В· GBP 5
dance
Clare’s Zumba Fitness and Wellbeing: ZumbaStonecross Lea, Chatham ME5 0BL, UK В· 2.7 km В· Ages 1-100 В· GBP 5
dance
Family BadmintonChatham Grammar, Rainham Road, Chatham, UK В· 3.0 km В· Ages 7+ В· GBP 5
sports

Planning & local change

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Limited local change nearby

Planning records shownNo local matchescheck council feed
Roadworks2street disruption
HMO licencesNone listedshared housing

About ME7 3QS: area rating, property, schools and local change

ME7 3QS is a postcode in Watling, Medway, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near ME7 3QS, then scores the surrounding small area 77/100 - top 7% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.

The strongest signals around ME7 3QS are health and local prosperity, while housing 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 ME7 3QS is based on Medway 035 Census 2021. It covers 8,090 residents, 1,970 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 48, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 89% owner-occupied, 10% privately rented, 1% 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 10/10.

For property prices near ME7 3QS, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the ME7 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £285k from 55 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.

Families checking schools near ME7 3QS can compare 3 state schools within one mile, including 3 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 adds 4 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 0 records marked free and 4 with booking links where the source provides them.

For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near ME7 3QS by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.

Local change around ME7 3QS is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 2 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 ME7 3QS

Is ME7 3QS a good area to live?

LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 77/100 (top 7% 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 ME7 3QS?

Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.

What schools are near ME7 3QS?

3 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 ME7 3QS?

LocaleIQ currently matches 4 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range, price and booking links where available.

What demographics are available for ME7 3QS?

LocaleIQ matched ME7 3QS to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.

What are typical property prices in ME7 3QS?

The latest median sold price is £285k based on 55 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.

Is there much building or roadworks around ME7 3QS?

LocaleIQ currently shows 2 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.