Postcode Analysis Medway, South East

SAMPHIRE WAY, ME4 3AT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SAMPHIRE WAY, ME4 3AT.

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Population

242

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Avg Age

42

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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 3AT 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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3/10
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6/10
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10/10
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7/10
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10/10
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3/10
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8/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, ME4 3AT combines high owner-occupation (89%), strong property values (£612k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £612k 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 3AT is a sought-after residential area on Samphire Way, 0.5km from Upper Upnor in Gillingham (Medway). Administratively it sits within River ward and the Rochester and Strood constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in ME4, ME4 3AT offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. 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 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 89% 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 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £612k. 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 3AT are sourced from Output Area E00189780 (shared with 4 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 3AT. The average age is 42.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British81.2%
Asian / British Asian7.9%
Black / African / Caribbean6.7%
Other / Mixed4.2%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 46%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 525,000

8 sales · Mean £ 543,000

Semi-Detached

£ 510,000

3 sales · Mean £ 515,000

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

ME4 3AT has low crime rates — 35 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 offences53
Anti-social behaviour43
Other theft10
Shoplifting8
Bicycle theft6

school Local Schools

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

Good639 pupils0.3 km
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Waterfront UTC

Good249 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

22 nearby
  • Graysons Restaurants1.0 km
  • Bubbleo Tree0.5 km
  • Burger King0.5 km
  • Coelhos0.7 km
  • Costa Coffee0.5 km
  • + 17 more
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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Holland & Barrett0.5 km
  • Odeon Cinema & Costa0.5 km
  • The Range0.5 km
  • Upnor Sailing Club0.8 km
  • Co-Op0.4 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

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

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Ship And Trades Fish Bar0.4 km
  • Taco Bell0.4 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Travelodge0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gillingham (Kent)2.3 km
  • Strood2.7 km
  • Rochester2.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Primary School0.2 km
  • St Marys Island Bridge0.3 km
  • Haven Way0.3 km
  • Tappan Drive0.4 km
  • Ship and Trades0.4 km