ME4 3HP is a sought-after residential area on Wintergreen Close, 1.0km from Upper Upnor in Gillingham (Medway). Administratively it sits within River ward and the Rochester and Strood constituency.
For serious buyers, ME4 3HP is a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a professional home-workers in outer suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 43) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £393k. 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 3HP are sourced from Output Area E00081434 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WINTERGREEN CLOSE, ME4 3HP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WINTERGREEN CLOSE, ME4 3HP.
485
43
£ 51,900 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ME4 3HP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
ME4 3HP is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £393k, 61% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME4 3HP. The average age is 42.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 360,000
4 sales · Mean £ 352,500
Detached
£ 475,000
1 sales · Mean £ 475,000
Terraced
£ 395,000
3 sales · Mean £ 404,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ME4 3HP has low crime rates — 27 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.
school Local Schools
St Mary's Island Church of England (Aided) Primary School
Waterfront UTC
Burnt Oak Primary School
Rivermead School
Oasis Academy Skinner Street
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
23 nearby- Graysons Restaurants0.7 km
- Bubbleo Tree0.7 km
- Burger King0.6 km
- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- Dee Dee's Family Cafe0.6 km
- + 18 more
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Holland & Barrett0.7 km
- Odeon Cinema & Costa0.8 km
- The Range0.7 km
- Co-Op0.5 km
- Card Factory0.7 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Ship \& Trades0.5 km
- Walnut Tree Club0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Ship And Trades Fish Bar0.5 km
- Taco Bell0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gillingham (Kent)1.8 km
- Chatham2.9 km
- Rochester3.0 km
Bus Stops
- Haven Way0.3 km
- St Marys Island Bridge0.4 km
- Quayside0.4 km
- Ship and Trades0.4 km
- Ship and Trades0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: ME43HP · Data under Open Government Licence