Postcode Analysis Medway, South East

RESTHARROW WAY, ME4 3HR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RESTHARROW WAY, ME4 3HR.

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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 3HR 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

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, ME4 3HR combines high owner-occupation (86%) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

ME4 3HR is a sought-after residential area on Restharrow Way, 1.0km 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 3HR offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. 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 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 3HR 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 3HR. 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.

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

ME4 3HR has low crime rates — 25 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences29
Drugs26
Other theft8
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson5

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

22 nearby
  • Graysons Restaurants0.8 km
  • Bubbleo Tree0.7 km
  • Burger King0.7 km
  • Costa Coffee0.8 km
  • Dee Dee's Family Cafe0.7 km
  • + 17 more
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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
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Ship \& Trades0.5 km
  • Walnut Tree Club1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Ship And Trades Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Taco Bell0.7 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Travelodge1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gillingham (Kent)1.9 km
  • Chatham3.0 km
  • Rochester3.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Haven Way0.3 km
  • St Marys Island Bridge0.3 km
  • Goldcrest Drive0.4 km
  • Ship and Trades0.4 km
  • Quayside0.5 km