ME3 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 844 postcodes across 4 sectors in Medway.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
58%
Superfast
88%
Postcodes
844
ME3 serves 844 postcodes across Gravesham with noticeably weaker broadband infrastructure than nearby ME2, reflecting patchier rural and suburban coverage.
Broadband speeds in ME3
Share of ME3 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 844 postcodes in the district.
This district marks a clear performance drop. Gigabit-capable coverage reaches only 58.1% of postcodes, with ultrafast available to 61.1%. Over a quarter sit in the 30-300 Mbps band (27.3%), whilst 5.5% experience sub-10 Mbps speeds. Superfast broadband falls to 88.4%, and below-USO breaches affect 0.4% of postcodes. Alternative wireless technology covers 21.4% of the area, suggesting efforts to plug gaps where fixed infrastructure lags. The speed tail is materially longer here than in more densely served codes, indicating a more fragmented deployment pattern. Where ME2 achieves 80.1% gigabit, ME3 lags significantly at 58.1%.
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations. Percentages are district-wide averages of postcode-level availability, so rows may not sum to exactly 100%.
Connectivity in detail
Below 10 Mbps USO
<1%
Premises unable to get the 10 Mbps universal service minimum
Fixed wireless
21%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
ME3 splits into 4 postcode sectors. Coverage and prices can differ street by street, so open a sector below to find your exact postcode.
| Sector | Postcodes | Superfast | Full fibre | Gigabit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ME3 0 | 54 | 89% | 0% | 0% |
| ME3 7 | 218 | 91% | TBC | 54% |
| ME3 8 | 276 | 82% | TBC | 63% |
| ME3 9 | 296 | 92% | 0% | 67% |
All ME3 0 postcodes (54)
All ME3 7 postcodes (218)
All ME3 8 postcodes (276)
All ME3 9 postcodes (296)
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Living in Medway
Below-USO non-compliance in 0.4% of postcodes signals a small number of premises fall outside legal protections for minimum speeds. Properties here would warrant specific availability enquiries.
Remote worker score
54/100
Connectivity and amenities for home working
Family score
50/100
Schools, safety and family amenities
Value score
50/100
What you get for the local price level
ME3 broadband FAQs
How much slower is ME3 than ME2?
ME3's gigabit coverage is 22 percentage points lower, with more postcodes in the 30-300 Mbps range.
What should I expect in ME3 Gravesham?
Most premises access superfast speeds, but gigabit is less common. Expect either 30-300 Mbps or ultrafast, with a modest minority below 30 Mbps.
Are any ME3 postcodes below the Universal Service Obligation?
0.4% fall below USO protections, a small but notable number. Check your specific postcode before committing.
Is wireless technology widespread here?
Wireless coverage reaches 21.4% of postcodes, filling some infrastructure gaps but not densely deployed.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in ME3 has its own page with broadband speeds, house prices, school ratings and crime stats. You can also compare providers for your address.
Data sources: Broadband data from Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 · House prices from HM Land Registry · Crime from Police.uk · See all data sources