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.
SAMPHIRE WAY, ME4 3AT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SAMPHIRE WAY, ME4 3AT.
242
42
£ 51,900 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
St Mary's Island Church of England (Aided) Primary School
Waterfront UTC
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Ship \& Trades0.4 km
- Pier Hotel0.8 km
- Kings Arms0.8 km
- Tudor Rose0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Ship And Trades Fish Bar0.4 km
- Taco Bell0.4 km
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
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Postcode Profile: ME43AT · Data under Open Government Licence