Christmas Lane - ME3 8SW
Key Postcode Insights
ME3 8SW is a residential postcode situated on Christmas Lane, High Halstow, Rochester, ME3 with 3 addresses.
It ranks as the 110th largest and 799th most expensive of the 824 postcodes in the ME3 area. The most common property type is a mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 3 properties: 3 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £733,009
- 10 Year change
- up 33.3%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £3,004pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 59.1%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £258/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 4.9%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
ME3 8SW is a residential postcode situated on Christmas Lane, High Halstow, Rochester, ME3 with 3 addresses.
It ranks as the 110th largest and 799th most expensive of the 824 postcodes in the ME3 area. The most common property type is a mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 3 properties: 3 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £733,009
- 10 Year change
- up 33.3%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £3,004pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 59.1%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £258/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 4.9%/year/yr
Explore Propertiesin ME3 8SW
- Gleanings
4 Bed Mid-century House
- Holly House
Unknown
- The Anchorage
5 Bed Mid-century House
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in ME3 8SW sold for £650,000 on 30th April 2021. Since then prices are up an average of 9.9%.
The current average value in the postcode is £733,009.
The ME3 8SW Sales Market has increased by 33.3% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 0.1% | £733,009 |
| June 2025 | 1.6% | £732,067 |
| June 2024 | -2.6% | £720,458 |
| June 2023 | 0.1% | £739,803 |
| June 2022 | 9.7% | £739,430 |
| June 2021 | 7.1% | £673,811 |
| June 2020 | 3.2% | £629,054 |
| June 2019 | -2.1% | £609,475 |
| June 2018 | 5.3% | £622,684 |
| June 2017 | 7.5% | £591,227 |
| June 2016 | 11.5% | £549,871 |
| June 2015 | 8.7% | £493,377 |
| June 2014 | 10.4% | £453,856 |
| June 2013 | 4% | £411,195 |
| June 2012 | -0.2% | £395,215 |
| June 2011 | -1% | £396,070 |
| June 2010 | 8.5% | £400,123 |
| June 2009 | -10.1% | £368,612 |
| June 2008 | 1.7% | £410,159 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £403,173 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £3,004.
The ME3 8SW Rental Market has increased by 59.1% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 2% | £3,004pcm |
| June 2025 | 3.7% | £2,945pcm |
| June 2024 | 7.1% | £2,840pcm |
| June 2023 | 13.1% | £2,651pcm |
| June 2022 | 9.1% | £2,344pcm |
| June 2021 | 7.1% | £2,150pcm |
| June 2020 | 1.8% | £2,007pcm |
| June 2019 | 1.6% | £1,971pcm |
| June 2018 | 1.9% | £1,940pcm |
| June 2017 | 0.9% | £1,904pcm |
| June 2016 | 6.3% | £1,888pcm |
| June 2015 | 7.2% | £1,775pcm |
| June 2014 | 2.9% | £1,657pcm |
| June 2013 | 3% | £1,610pcm |
| June 2012 | 3% | £1,564pcm |
| June 2011 | 3.9% | £1,519pcm |
| June 2010 | 4.6% | £1,461pcm |
| June 2009 | -0.8% | £1,397pcm |
| June 2008 | 5.1% | £1,408pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £1,340pcm |
Sales History
The last sale was on 30th April 2021 for £650,000 and since then the market in the area has increased by 9.9%. The postcode has had a total of 5 sales since 1995.
ME3 8SW has seen no sales in the last three years and no sales in the last twelve months.
- Sold Apr 2021£650,000 | 5 Bed HouseThe Anchorage, Christmas Lane, Rochester, ME3 8SWThe Anchorage, Christmas Lane, Rochester, ME3 8SW
- Sold Oct 2015£420,000 | 4 Bed HouseGleanings, Christmas Lane, Rochester, ME3 8SWGleanings, Christmas Lane, Rochester, ME3 8SW
- Sold Nov 2007£415,000 | 4 Bed HouseGleanings, Christmas Lane, Rochester, ME3 8SWGleanings, Christmas Lane, Rochester, ME3 8SW
- Sold Nov 2001£279,000 | 5 Bed HouseThe Anchorage, Christmas Lane, Rochester, ME3 8SWThe Anchorage, Christmas Lane, Rochester, ME3 8SW
- Sold Sep 1997£185,000 | 5 Bed HouseHolly House, Christmas Lane, Rochester, ME3 8SWHolly House, Christmas Lane, Rochester, ME3 8SW
Nearby Postcodes
ME3 8SW is the 110th largest and the 799th most expensive postcode out of the 824 postcodes in the ME3 area.
- ME3 8QW, Sharnal Street, High Halstow, Rochester, ME3ME3 8QW3 Addresses|353 m away
- ME3 8QN, Sharnal Street, High Halstow, Rochester, ME3ME3 8QN7 Addresses|370 m away
- ME3 8QL, Sharnal Street, High Halstow, Rochester, ME3ME3 8QL4 Addresses|515 m away
- ME3 8QR, Sharnal Street, High Halstow, Rochester, ME3ME3 8QR7 Addresses|539 m away
- ME3 8QG, Parbrook Road, High Halstow, Rochester, ME3ME3 8QG2 Addresses|550 m away
Property Types
- 2 mid-century houses built between 1936 and 1979
- 1 other address of unknown type
- mid-century house (2)
- Unknown (1)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 2 properties.
- The most common rating is D.
- A (0)
- E (0)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (0)
- G (0)
- D (2)
- No EPC (1)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold May 2026£955,000 | 5 Bed House32A, Christmas Lane, Rochester, ME3 8SN32A, Christmas Lane, Rochester, ME3 8SN
- Sold Aug 2019£775,000 | 5 Bed House42, Christmas Lane, Rochester, ME3 8SN42, Christmas Lane, Rochester, ME3 8SN
- Sold Apr 2021£650,000 | 5 Bed HouseThe Anchorage, Christmas Lane, Rochester, ME3 8SWThe Anchorage, Christmas Lane, Rochester, ME3 8SW
Schools Nearby
- Leigh Academy High Halstow1.1 km away
- Hoo St Werburgh Primary School and the Marlborough3.0 km away
- Leigh Academy Peninsula East4.3 km away
- Waterfront UTC5.7 km away
- Maritime Academy6.6 km away
- Brompton Academy7.4 km away
More reading links
Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to ME3 8SW is Gillingham (Kent) station, which is 6.8 kilometres away.
- Gillingham (Kent)|6.8 km away
- Strood (Kent)|7.5 km away
- Higham|7.9 km away
- Rochester|8.1 km away
