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.
WESTERLY WAY, ME4 3AA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WESTERLY WAY, ME4 3AA.
242
42
£ 51,900 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
St Mary's Island Church of England (Aided) Primary School
Chattenden Primary School
Waterfront UTC
Wainscott Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Ship \& Trades0.7 km
- Pier Hotel0.5 km
- Kings Arms0.7 km
- Tudor Rose0.6 km
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
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
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Postcode Profile: ME43AA · Data under Open Government Licence