Postcode Analysis Medway, South East

AUGUSTUS WAY, ME4 3AX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AUGUSTUS WAY, ME4 3AX.

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Population

252

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 51,900 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: ME4 3AX is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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5/10
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3/10
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5/10
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6/10
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4/10
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9/10
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4/10
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4/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 53% owner-occupation and average age 42, ME4 3AX has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £335k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending down 32.1% year-on-year.

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

ME4 3AX is a sought-after residential area on Augustus Way, 0.5km from Upper Upnor in Gillingham (Medway). Administratively it sits within River ward and the Rochester and Strood constituency.

Within the ME4 district, this postcode is characterised by a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. By day, the area transitions to a professional home-workers in outer suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £335k, down 32.1% 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 3AX are sourced from Output Area E00189703 (shared with 9 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 3AX. The average age is 42.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British80.7%
Asian / British Asian5.2%
Black / African / Caribbean9.2%
Other / Mixed4.8%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 270,456

20 sales · Mean £ 279,732

Terraced

£ 550,000

6 sales · Mean £ 563,332

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

ME4 3AX has low crime rates — 16 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 offences31
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 pupils0.2 km
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Waterfront UTC

Good249 pupils1.4 km
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Chattenden Primary School

Good201 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Holland & Barrett0.7 km
  • Odeon Cinema & Costa0.7 km
  • The Range0.7 km
  • Upnor Sailing Club0.6 km
  • Co-Op0.5 km
  • + 2 more
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Pub, NightClub

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

Restaurant, Cafe

20 nearby
  • Bubbleo Tree0.7 km
  • Burger King0.6 km
  • Coelhos0.6 km
  • Costa Coffee0.7 km
  • Dee Dee's Family Cafe0.6 km
  • + 15 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Ship And Trades Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Taco Bell0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gillingham (Kent)2.5 km
  • Strood2.8 km
  • Rochester3.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Primary School0.1 km
  • Tappan Drive0.3 km
  • St Marys Island Bridge0.4 km
  • Haven Way0.4 km