Postcode Analysis Medway, South East

WILKEY WAY, ME4 3AN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WILKEY WAY, ME4 3AN.

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Population

252

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 51,900 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: ME4 3AN is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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5/10
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3/10
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5/10
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6/10
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4/10
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9/10
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4/10
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4/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. ME4 3AN's 53% ownership and 42-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 11.2% year-on-year.

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

ME4 3AN is a sought-after residential area on Wilkey Way, 0.6km from Lower Upnor in Gillingham (Medway). Administratively it sits within River ward and the Rochester and Strood constituency.

The people who live in ME4 3AN are typical of a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £233k, up 11.2% 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 3AN are sourced from Output Area E00189703 (shared with 9 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 3AN. The average age is 42.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British80.7%
Asian / British Asian5.2%
Black / African / Caribbean9.2%
Other / Mixed4.8%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

Flat

£ 237,500

6 sales · Mean £ 234,791

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

ME4 3AN has low crime rates — 16 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 offences34
Anti-social behaviour12
Criminal damage and arson6
Bicycle theft3
Burglary3

school Local Schools

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

Good639 pupils0.1 km
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Waterfront UTC

Good249 pupils1.3 km
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Chattenden Primary School

Good201 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Holland & Barrett0.7 km
  • Odeon Cinema & Costa0.7 km
  • The Range0.7 km
  • Upnor Sailing Club0.7 km
  • Co-Op0.5 km
  • + 2 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Ship \& Trades0.5 km
  • Pier Hotel0.7 km
  • Kings Arms0.8 km
  • Tudor Rose0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

20 nearby
  • Bubbleo Tree0.7 km
  • Burger King0.6 km
  • Coelhos0.7 km
  • Costa Coffee0.7 km
  • Dee Dee's Family Cafe0.6 km
  • + 15 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Ship And Trades Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Taco Bell0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gillingham (Kent)2.4 km
  • Strood2.8 km
  • Rochester3.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Primary School0.1 km
  • Tappan Drive0.3 km
  • St Marys Island Bridge0.3 km
  • Haven Way0.3 km