Postcode Analysis Medway, South East

DUNLIN DRIVE, ME4 3JE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DUNLIN DRIVE, ME4 3JE.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

361

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 51,900 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: ME4 3JE 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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8/10
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9/10
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5/10
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10/10
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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

ME4 3JE is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £448k, 85% 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.

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

ME4 3JE is a sought-after residential area on Dunlin Drive, 1.1km from Lower 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 3JE offers 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 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 85% 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £448k. 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 3JE are sourced from Output Area E00167403 (shared with 9 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 3JE. The average age is 36.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British83.6%
Asian / British Asian10.6%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed4.5%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 430,000

2 sales · Mean £ 430,000

Detached

£ 485,000

1 sales · Mean £ 485,000

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

ME4 3JE has low crime rates — 12 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 offences11
Drugs7
Other theft4
Anti-social behaviour3
Other crime1

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 pupils1.0 km
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Burnt Oak Primary School

Good442 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Ship \& Trades0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Flip Out Chatham1.0 km
  • Starbucks1.0 km
  • Creams Cafe1.0 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Co-Op0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Taco Bell1.0 km
  • Ship And Trades Fish Bar0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gillingham (Kent)2.2 km
  • Chatham3.4 km
  • Strood3.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Goldcrest Drive0.1 km
  • Haven Way0.4 km