Postcode Analysis Medway, South East

BITTERN WAY, ME4 3JG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BITTERN WAY, ME4 3JG.

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Population

280

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 51,900 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: ME4 3JG 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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4/10
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5/10
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9/10
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7/10
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8/10
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3/10
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5/10
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1/10
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Area Character

ME4 3JG is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £430k, 68% 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 3JG is a sought-after residential area on Bittern Way, 1.1km from Lower Upnor in Gillingham (Medway). Administratively it sits within River ward and the Rochester and Strood constituency.

For serious buyers, ME4 3JG is a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. 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 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 68% 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 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £430k. 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 3JG are sourced from Output Area E00167408 (shared with 6 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 3JG. The average age is 38.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British78.4%
Asian / British Asian8.9%
Black / African / Caribbean8.5%
Other / Mixed4.3%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 43%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 430,000

1 sales · Mean £ 430,000

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

ME4 3JG 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 offences10
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
  • Chatham3.4 km
  • Strood3.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Goldcrest Drive0.1 km
  • Haven Way0.5 km
  • Tappan Drive0.5 km