ME4 3EB is a sought-after residential area on Aster Drive, 0.7km from Upper Upnor in Gillingham (Medway). Administratively it sits within River ward and the Rochester and Strood constituency.
Day-to-day life in ME4 3EB has the character of a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £277k. 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 3EB are sourced from Output Area E00189636 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ASTER DRIVE, ME4 3EB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASTER DRIVE, ME4 3EB.
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37
£ 51,900 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ME4 3EB 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 3EB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 37, 36% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME4 3EB. The average age is 36.9. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 285,000
3 sales · Mean £ 295,000
Semi-Detached
£ 267,500
2 sales · Mean £ 267,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ME4 3EB has low crime rates — 19 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
Waterfront UTC
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Holland & Barrett0.7 km
- Odeon Cinema & Costa0.7 km
- The Range0.7 km
- Upnor Sailing Club0.8 km
- Co-Op0.5 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Ship \& Trades0.5 km
- Pier Hotel0.9 km
- Kings Arms1.0 km
- Tudor Rose0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Bubbleo Tree0.7 km
- Burger King0.6 km
- Coelhos0.8 km
- Costa Coffee0.7 km
- Dee Dee's Family Cafe0.6 km
- + 15 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Ship And Trades Fish Bar0.5 km
- Taco Bell0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gillingham (Kent)2.3 km
- Strood3.0 km
- Chatham3.1 km
Bus Stops
- Haven Way0.2 km
- Primary School0.2 km
- St Marys Island Bridge0.2 km
- Tappan Drive0.2 km
- Goldcrest Drive0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: ME43EB · Data under Open Government Licence