Postcode Analysis Medway, South East

FIRECREST CLOSE, ME4 3AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FIRECREST CLOSE, ME4 3AL.

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Population

398

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 51,900 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: ME4 3AL 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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7/10
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7/10
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4/10
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10/10
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6/10
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10/10
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2/10
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7/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, ME4 3AL combines high owner-occupation (77%), strong property values (£637k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £637k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

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

For serious buyers, ME4 3AL is a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 77% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £637k. 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 3AL are sourced from Output Area E00189674 (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 3AL. 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 / British85.6%
Asian / British Asian8.6%
Black / African / Caribbean3.5%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 46%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 486,250

16 sales · Mean £ 501,375

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

ME4 3AL has low crime rates — 27 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 offences30
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 & Barrett0.8 km
  • Odeon Cinema & Costa0.8 km
  • The Range0.8 km
  • Upnor Sailing Club0.5 km
  • Co-Op0.7 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Ship \& Trades0.7 km
  • Pier Hotel0.5 km
  • Kings Arms0.7 km
  • Tudor Rose0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

18 nearby
  • Bubbleo Tree0.8 km
  • Burger King0.8 km
  • Coelhos0.5 km
  • Costa Coffee0.8 km
  • Dee Dee's Family Cafe0.8 km
  • + 13 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
  • Strood2.8 km
  • Rochester3.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Primary School0.1 km
  • Tappan Drive0.3 km
  • St Marys Island Bridge0.5 km