Postcode Analysis Medway, South East

RIVERMEAD, ME4 3AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RIVERMEAD, ME4 3AB.

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Population

317

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 51,900 /yr

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Employed

59%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: ME4 3AB 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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9/10
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2/10
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5/10
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10/10
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7/10
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9/10
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3/10
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5/10
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8/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. ME4 3AB's low deprivation rank, 60% ownership, and £319k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £319k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 44.5% year-on-year.

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

ME4 3AB is a sought-after residential area on Rivermead, 1.2km from Lower Upnor in Gillingham (Medway). Administratively it sits within River ward and the Rochester and Strood constituency.

For serious buyers, ME4 3AB is a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £319k, up 44.5% 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 3AB are sourced from Output Area E00167399 (shared with 12 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 3AB. The average age is 43.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British84.6%
Asian / British Asian3.5%
Black / African / Caribbean6.3%
Other / Mixed5.7%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 47%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 286,000

16 sales · Mean £ 267,780

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

ME4 3AB has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences8
Drugs7
Other theft4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1

school Local Schools

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

Good639 pupils0.7 km
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Waterfront UTC

Good249 pupils1.1 km
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The Hundred of Hoo Academy

Good1676 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Ship \& Trades1.0 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Co-Op1.0 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Ship And Trades Fish Bar1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gillingham (Kent)2.3 km
  • Chatham3.5 km
  • Strood3.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Goldcrest Drive0.2 km