ME4 3AH is a sought-after residential area located 0.4km from Lower Upnor in Gillingham (Medway). Administratively it sits within River ward and the Rochester and Strood constituency.
Within the ME4 district, this postcode is characterised by a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. 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 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 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 3AH are sourced from Output Area E00189636 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ME4 3AH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ME4 3AH.
339
37
£ 51,900 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ME4 3AH 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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates ME4 3AH — 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME4 3AH. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ME4 3AH has low crime rates — 20 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.
school Local Schools
St Mary's Island Church of England (Aided) Primary School
Chattenden Primary School
Waterfront UTC
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Holland & Barrett0.9 km
- Odeon Cinema & Costa0.9 km
- The Range0.9 km
- Upnor Sailing Club0.5 km
- Co-Op0.8 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Ship \& Trades0.7 km
- Pier Hotel0.5 km
- Kings Arms0.9 km
- Tudor Rose0.8 km
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
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Ship And Trades Fish Bar0.7 km
- Taco Bell0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gillingham (Kent)2.6 km
- Strood2.9 km
- Rochester3.2 km
Bus Stops
- Primary School0.2 km
- Tappan Drive0.3 km
- Upnor Pier Brissenden Close0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: ME43AH · Data under Open Government Licence