Postcode Analysis Medway, South East

ASTER DRIVE, ME4 3EB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASTER DRIVE, ME4 3EB.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

339

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 51,900 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: ME4 3EB 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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4/10
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5/10
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10/10
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6/10
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8/10
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4/10
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3/10
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7/10
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Area Character

ME4 3EB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 37, 36% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

ME4 3EB is a sought-after residential area on Aster Drive, 0.7km from Upper Upnor in Gillingham (Medway). Administratively it sits within River ward and the Rochester and Strood constituency.

Day-to-day life in ME4 3EB has the character of a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £277k. 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 3EB are sourced from Output Area E00189636 (shared with 10 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 3EB. 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

White / British78.6%
Asian / British Asian12.3%
Black / African / Caribbean5.0%
Other / Mixed4.1%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 285,000

3 sales · Mean £ 295,000

Semi-Detached

£ 267,500

2 sales · Mean £ 267,500

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

ME4 3EB has low crime rates — 19 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 offences39
Anti-social behaviour12
Drugs8
Criminal damage and arson6
Burglary4

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 pupils1.2 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 Club0.8 km
  • Co-Op0.5 km
  • + 2 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Ship \& Trades0.5 km
  • Pier Hotel0.9 km
  • Kings Arms1.0 km
  • Tudor Rose0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

20 nearby
  • Bubbleo Tree0.7 km
  • Burger King0.6 km
  • Coelhos0.8 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 Bell0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gillingham (Kent)2.3 km
  • Strood3.0 km
  • Chatham3.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Haven Way0.2 km
  • Primary School0.2 km
  • St Marys Island Bridge0.2 km
  • Tappan Drive0.2 km
  • Goldcrest Drive0.5 km