ME4 is a postcode district in Medway, South East, covering 781 active and 403 retired postcodes.
The largest share of ME4 (33%) is characterised by an area where many residents are new to the country, mostly renting privately, alongside a lively student area with a very diverse, young, transient population (10%). This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes ME4 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in ME4 are around £253k, down 8.0% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across ME4 at 677 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. With an average age of 37, ME4 has a young professional to mixed-family community — active, with a healthy balance of renters and owner-occupiers.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full ME4 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
ME4 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the ME4 postcode area.
33,724
37
£ 40,400 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. ME4 spans multiple life stages — average age 37, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £253k. Property prices are trending down 8.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
The Victory Academy
Greenvale Primary School
Luton Primary School
New Road Primary School
St Michael's RC Primary School
St Mary's Island Church of England (Aided) Primary School
Fort Pitt Grammar School
Holcombe Grammar School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
78 nearby- Co-Op
- J And S Minimarket
- Formexc
- Life Is Sweet
- Poundland
- + 73 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- St George Hotel
- The Regent Guesthouse Ltd
- Travelodge
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- General At Sea
- Prince Of Wales Hotel
- Tap 'N' Tin Public House
- The General At Sea
- The Jolly Caulkers Pub
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
74 nearby- Wellness Chef And Juice Bar
- BB's Coffee & Muffins
- Blueberry Lounge
- Brook Theatre Cafeteria
- Bubbleo Tree
- + 69 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Arena Food Centre
- Asda
- Iceland
- Sainsbury's
Takeaway Shop
46 nearby- China Spice
- 8848 Nepalese Cuisine
- Asia Express Fast Food Ltd
- Bill's Kitchen
- Brothers Fish Bar And Grill
- + 41 more
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Area Profile: ME4 · Data under Open Government Licence