ME4 3AD is a sought-after residential area located 0.6km from Lower Upnor in Gillingham (Medway). Administratively it sits within River ward and the Rochester and Strood constituency.
For serious buyers, ME4 3AD is a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a professional home-workers in outer suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 36) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 77% 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 3AD are sourced from Output Area E00189674 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ME4 3AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ME4 3AD.
398
36
£ 51,900 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ME4 3AD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
ME4 3AD is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 77% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME4 3AD. The average age is 36.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ME4 3AD has low crime rates — 20 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
The Hundred of Hoo Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Holland & Barrett1.0 km
- The Range1.0 km
- Upnor Sailing Club0.7 km
- Co-Op0.8 km
- Card Factory1.0 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Ship \& Trades0.8 km
- Pier Hotel0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Bubbleo Tree1.0 km
- Burger King1.0 km
- Coelhos0.8 km
- Dee Dee's Family Cafe1.0 km
- Flip Out Chatham0.9 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Ship And Trades Fish Bar0.8 km
- Taco Bell0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gillingham (Kent)2.6 km
- Strood3.2 km
- Rochester3.4 km
Bus Stops
- Tappan Drive0.1 km
- Primary School0.3 km
- Goldcrest Drive0.4 km
- Haven Way0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: ME43AD · Data under Open Government Licence