Postcode Analysis Medway, South East

WESTERLY WAY, ME4 3AA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WESTERLY WAY, ME4 3AA.

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Population

242

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 51,900 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: ME4 3AA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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3/10
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6/10
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10/10
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7/10
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10/10
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3/10
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8/10
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7/10
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Area Character

ME4 3AA is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £617k, 89% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £617k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 58.4% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

ME4 3AA is a sought-after residential area on Westerly Way, 0.4km from Lower Upnor in Gillingham (Medway). Administratively it sits within River ward and the Rochester and Strood constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in ME4, ME4 3AA offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 89% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £617k, up 58.4% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for ME4 3AA are sourced from Output Area E00189780 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME4 3AA. The average age is 42.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British81.2%
Asian / British Asian7.9%
Black / African / Caribbean6.7%
Other / Mixed4.2%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 46%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 515,000

31 sales · Mean £ 530,805

Detached

£ 485,000

15 sales · Mean £ 460,666

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

ME4 3AA has low crime rates — 23 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences29
Anti-social behaviour12
Criminal damage and arson5
Bicycle theft3
Burglary3

school Local Schools

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St Mary's Island Church of England (Aided) Primary School

Good639 pupils0.3 km
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Chattenden Primary School

Good201 pupils1.3 km
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Waterfront UTC

Good249 pupils1.5 km
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Wainscott Primary School

Inadequate459 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Holland & Barrett0.8 km
  • Odeon Cinema & Costa0.8 km
  • The Range0.8 km
  • Upnor Sailing Club0.5 km
  • Co-Op0.7 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Ship \& Trades0.7 km
  • Pier Hotel0.5 km
  • Kings Arms0.7 km
  • Tudor Rose0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

18 nearby
  • Bubbleo Tree0.8 km
  • Burger King0.8 km
  • Coelhos0.5 km
  • Costa Coffee0.8 km
  • Dee Dee's Family Cafe0.8 km
  • + 13 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Ship And Trades Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Taco Bell0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gillingham (Kent)2.6 km
  • Strood2.8 km
  • Rochester3.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Primary School0.2 km
  • Tappan Drive0.4 km
  • Galleon Way0.5 km
  • Upnor Pier Brissenden Close0.5 km