ME4 3AE is a sought-after residential area on The Avenue, 1.0km from Lower Upnor in Gillingham (Medway). Administratively it sits within River ward and the Rochester and Strood constituency.
For serious buyers, ME4 3AE is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 85% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £418k, down 15.9% 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 3AE are sourced from Output Area E00167403 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE AVENUE, ME4 3AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE AVENUE, ME4 3AE.
361
36
£ 51,900 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ME4 3AE 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
A sought-after, premium postcode. ME4 3AE's low deprivation rank, 85% ownership, and £418k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 15.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME4 3AE. 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
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 391,250
8 sales · Mean £ 398,750
Detached
£ 357,000
1 sales · Mean £ 357,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ME4 3AE has low crime rates — 15 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.
school Local Schools
St Mary's Island Church of England (Aided) Primary School
Waterfront UTC
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Holland & Barrett0.9 km
- The Range0.9 km
- Co-Op0.7 km
- Card Factory0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Ship \& Trades0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Bubbleo Tree0.9 km
- Burger King0.9 km
- Dee Dee's Family Cafe0.9 km
- Flip Out Chatham0.9 km
- Pumproom1.0 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Ship And Trades Fish Bar0.7 km
- Taco Bell0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gillingham (Kent)2.3 km
- Chatham3.3 km
- Strood3.3 km
Bus Stops
- Goldcrest Drive0.1 km
- Haven Way0.3 km
- Tappan Drive0.3 km
- St Marys Island Bridge0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: ME43AE · Data under Open Government Licence