Postcode Analysis Medway, South East

DUNLIN DRIVE, ME4 3JF House Prices & Local Information

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

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

317

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 51,900 /yr

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Employed

59%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: ME4 3JF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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2/10
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5/10
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10/10
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7/10
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9/10
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3/10
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5/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, ME4 3JF combines high owner-occupation (60%), strong property values (£402k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. 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 3JF 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.

For serious buyers, ME4 3JF is a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £402k. 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 3JF are sourced from Output Area E00167399 (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 3JF. The average age is 43.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British84.6%
Asian / British Asian3.5%
Black / African / Caribbean6.3%
Other / Mixed5.7%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 47%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 402,000

3 sales · Mean £ 404,000

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

ME4 3JF has low crime rates — 11 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 offences8
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 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Ship \& Trades0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Co-Op0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Ship And Trades Fish Bar0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gillingham (Kent)2.3 km
  • Chatham3.5 km
  • Strood3.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Goldcrest Drive0.1 km