WATERSMEET, ME4 3HB House Prices & Local Information

ME4 3HB is a sought-after residential area on Watersmeet, 0.9km from Upper Upnor in Gillingham (Medway). Administratively it sits within River ward and the Rochester and Strood constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in ME4, ME4 3HB offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. At 43 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 61% 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 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £190k, down 15.3% 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 3HB are sourced from Output Area E00081434 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.