ME3 7JG
a residential postcode in Lower Higham, Kent
Coordinates
Latitude: 51.4257 / 51°25'32"N
Longitude: 0.4639 / 0°27'50"E
OS Eastings: 571397
OS Northings: 172512
OS Grid: TQ713725
Location Encoding
Mapcode National: GBR PP6.J48
Mapcode Global: VHJLM.0F3D
Plus Code: 9F32CFG7+7H
Maidenhead Locator System: JO01fk52
What Three Birds: yellowthroat.redpoll.waxwing
Marker point and cooordinate accuracy: Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean.
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School Lane, Higham, Rochester ME3 7JG
Summary
ME3 7JG is a residential postcode in Lower Higham, Kent. It was first introduced in February 1984.
The most common council tax band is C.
Residential buildings are typically terraced (including end-terrace) and semi-detached. Domestic properties are mostly bungalows and houses.
Estimated residential property values, based on historical transactions and adjusted for inflation, range from £198,361 to £689,954 with an average of £314,339.
Residential buildings were typically constructed between 1967 and 1975.
None of the residential properties sold since 1995 have been new builds or newly converted.
Domestic properties are mostly social housing, with some owner occupied
The most common Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) ratings are D and C.
In the 2011 census, there were 32 people resident in ME3 7JG, of which 15 were male and 17 were female. This includes overnight visitors as well as permanent residents.
ME3 7JG is in the London travel to work area. NHS services are provided by the West Kent Primary Care Trust.
ME3 7JG is approximately 23m (75ft) above sea level.
Office of National Statistics Output Area Classification for the area containing ME3 7JG
8a1: Hard-Pressed Living - Industrious Communities - Industrious Transitions
Office of National Statistics Rural/Urban classification for ME3 7JG
England E1: a rural village surrounded by populated countryside
Healthy Living Index
9/10 (Very high)
Neighbourhood Retail Diversity Index
3/10 (Low)
Area Retail Diversity Index
7/10 (High)
Supermarkets near ME3 7JG include Aldi, Asda, Co-Operative Food, Iceland, M&S Simply Food, Morrisons and Tesco. (Source: OpenStreetMap)
Other nearby postcodes
ME3 7JG at other websites
- Air quality forecast for ME3 7JG at Smogwatch
- Sunrise and sunset times at ME3 7JG at The Time and Place
- River levels and flood warnings near ME3 7JG at River Levels UK
- Listed Buildings near ME3 7JG at British Listed Buildings
- Food Hygiene Ratings near ME3 7JG at Hygiene Ratings UK
- Nearest beaches to ME3 7JG at British Beaches
- Electric vehicle charge points near ME3 7JG at Plugpoint
- See which government petitions are popular near ME3 7JG at Repetition.me
- Unique Property Reference Numbers (UPRNs) near ME3 7JG at UPRN Data UK
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Councils, constituencies and elected representatives
Residents of ME3 7JG are represented at different levels of local, regional and national government by elected representatives. Where known, these are shown here.
This data is updated approximately monthly, and may not necessarily take account of the results of any elections or by-elections held recently.
District Council
Gravesham Borough Council
Ward
Higham
Councillors
Harold Craske (Independent)
Leslie Pearton (Independent)
County Council
Kent
Electoral Division
Gravesham Rural
County Councillor
Bryan Sweetland (Conservative)
United Kingdom Parliament
Constituency
Gravesham
MP
Adam Holloway (Conservative)
Broadband Internet
Ofcom publishes annual statistics for Broadband availability. This is the most recent data for ME3 7JG.
- Definitions
- Ultrafast: 300Mbit/s or greater
- Superfast: 30Mbit/s to less than 300Mbit/s
- Universal Service Obligation: Download speeds at or above 10Mbit/s and upload speeds at or above 1Mbit/s
Schools
The most recent Ofsted rankings for schools near ME3 7JG.
Primary
Higham Primary School
School Lane, Higham, Rochester, Kent, ME3 7JL
Community School
Ages 4 - 11
Good
Shorne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Cob Drive, Shorne, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 3DU
Academy Converter
Ages 5 - 11
Good
Cliffe Woods Primary School
View Road, Cliffe Woods, Rochester, Kent, ME3 8UJ
Academy Converter
Ages 4 - 11
Outstanding
Bligh Infant School
Bligh Way, Strood, Rochester, Kent, ME2 2XJ
Community School
Ages 2 - 7
Outstanding
Secondary
Strood Academy
Carnation Road, Strood, Rochester, Kent, ME2 2SX
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages 11 - 19
Good
St John's Catholic Comprehensive
Rochester Road, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 2JW
Voluntary Aided School
Ages 11 - 18
Good
Gravesend Grammar School
Church Walk, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 2PR
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 18
Outstanding
The Hundred of Hoo Academy
Main Road, Hoo, Rochester, Kent, ME3 9HH
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages 4 - 19
Good
Fort Pitt Grammar School
Fort Pitt Hill, Chatham, Kent, ME4 6TJ
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 18
Outstanding
St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School
Ordnance Street, Chatham, Kent, ME4 6SG
Voluntary Aided School
Ages 11 - 18
Good
The Rochester Grammar School
Maidstone Road, Rochester, Kent, ME1 3BY
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 18
Outstanding
Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School
Maidstone Road, Rochester, Kent, ME1 3EL
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 18
Outstanding
The overall school grade in this area is high.