Postcode Analysis Medway, South East

EGRET CLOSE, ME4 3EG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EGRET CLOSE, ME4 3EG.

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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 3EG 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

ME4 3EG is an established family neighbourhood — 53% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £375k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

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

ME4 3EG is a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a professional home-workers in outer suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £375k. 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 3EG 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 3EG. 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

Semi-Detached

£ 270,000

3 sales · Mean £ 298,333

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

ME4 3EG 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 offences48
Anti-social behaviour24
Shoplifting7
Criminal damage and arson6
Other theft6

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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Waterfront UTC

Good249 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

22 nearby
  • Graysons Restaurants1.0 km
  • Bubbleo Tree0.6 km
  • Burger King0.6 km
  • Coelhos0.8 km
  • Costa Coffee0.6 km
  • + 17 more
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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Holland & Barrett0.6 km
  • Odeon Cinema & Costa0.6 km
  • The Range0.6 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 Rose0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Ship And Trades Fish Bar0.4 km
  • Taco Bell0.5 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Travelodge1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gillingham (Kent)2.3 km
  • Strood2.8 km
  • Rochester3.0 km

Bus Stops

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