Postcode Analysis Medway, South East

WHINCHAT WAY, ME4 3AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHINCHAT WAY, ME4 3AF.

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Population

339

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 51,900 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: ME4 3AF 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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7/10
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4/10
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5/10
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10/10
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6/10
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8/10
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4/10
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3/10
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7/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates ME4 3AF — age 37, 36% ownership, 21% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 70.5% year-on-year.

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

ME4 3AF is a sought-after residential area on Whinchat Way, 0.4km from Lower Upnor in Gillingham (Medway). Administratively it sits within River ward and the Rochester and Strood constituency.

Day-to-day life in ME4 3AF has the character of 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 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £291k, up 70.5% year-on-year. 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 3AF are sourced from Output Area E00189636 (shared with 10 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 3AF. The average age is 36.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British78.6%
Asian / British Asian12.3%
Black / African / Caribbean5.0%
Other / Mixed4.1%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 148,500

1 sales · Mean £ 148,500

Detached

£ 375,000

8 sales · Mean £ 390,562

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

ME4 3AF has low crime rates — 21 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences31
Anti-social behaviour12
Criminal damage and arson5
Bicycle theft3
Burglary3

school Local Schools

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St Mary's Island Church of England (Aided) Primary School

Good639 pupils0.2 km
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Chattenden Primary School

Good201 pupils1.3 km
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Waterfront UTC

Good249 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Holland & Barrett0.9 km
  • Odeon Cinema & Costa0.9 km
  • The Range0.9 km
  • Upnor Sailing Club0.6 km
  • Co-Op0.7 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Ship \& Trades0.7 km
  • Pier Hotel0.6 km
  • Kings Arms0.9 km
  • Tudor Rose0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

17 nearby
  • Bubbleo Tree0.9 km
  • Burger King0.9 km
  • Coelhos0.6 km
  • Costa Coffee0.9 km
  • Dee Dee's Family Cafe0.9 km
  • + 12 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gillingham (Kent)2.6 km
  • Strood2.9 km
  • Rochester3.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Primary School0.1 km
  • Tappan Drive0.2 km
  • Haven Way0.5 km
  • St Marys Island Bridge0.5 km