Postcode Analysis Medway, South East

SALLOW CLOSE, ME4 3HG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SALLOW CLOSE, ME4 3HG.

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Population

407

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 51,900 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: ME4 3HG 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.

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9/10
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8/10
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5/10
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9/10
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3/10
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9/10
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3/10
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8/10
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6/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. ME4 3HG's low deprivation rank, 86% ownership, and £407k 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 up 5.6% year-on-year.

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

ME4 3HG is a sought-after residential area on Sallow Close, 1.1km from Upper Upnor in Gillingham (Medway). Administratively it sits within River ward and the Rochester and Strood constituency.

For serious buyers, ME4 3HG 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 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 86% 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 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £407k, up 5.6% 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 3HG are sourced from Output Area E00081432 (shared with 12 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 3HG. The average age is 39.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British84.2%
Asian / British Asian8.3%
Black / African / Caribbean3.6%
Other / Mixed3.9%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 530,000

1 sales · Mean £ 530,000

Terraced

£ 337,750

6 sales · Mean £ 326,166

Semi-Detached

£ 307,500

2 sales · Mean £ 307,500

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

ME4 3HG has low crime rates — 18 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are drugs and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Drugs26
Violence and sexual offences20
Other theft5
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson2

school Local Schools

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St Mary's Island Church of England (Aided) Primary School

Good639 pupils0.6 km
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Waterfront UTC

Good249 pupils0.8 km
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Burnt Oak Primary School

Good442 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

21 nearby
  • Graysons Restaurants0.9 km
  • Bubbleo Tree0.8 km
  • Burger King0.8 km
  • Costa Coffee0.9 km
  • Dee Dee's Family Cafe0.8 km
  • + 16 more
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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Holland & Barrett0.8 km
  • Odeon Cinema & Costa0.9 km
  • The Range0.8 km
  • Co-Op0.7 km
  • Card Factory0.8 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Ship \& Trades0.7 km
  • Walnut Tree Club1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Taco Bell0.8 km
  • Ship And Trades Fish Bar0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gillingham (Kent)2.0 km
  • Chatham3.1 km
  • Rochester3.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Haven Way0.3 km
  • Goldcrest Drive0.4 km
  • St Marys Island Bridge0.4 km