Postcode Analysis Medway, South East

WATERSMEET, ME4 3HD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATERSMEET, ME4 3HD.

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Population

485

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Avg Age

43

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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 3HD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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4/10
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3/10
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4/10
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6/10
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7/10
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9/10
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5/10
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5/10
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1/10
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Area Character

ME4 3HD is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £173k, 61% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

ME4 3HD is a sought-after residential area on Watersmeet, 1.0km 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 3HD offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 61% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £173k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 3HD are sourced from Output Area E00081434 (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 3HD. The average age is 42.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British81.6%
Asian / British Asian6.2%
Black / African / Caribbean4.1%
Other / Mixed8.1%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 173,750

14 sales · Mean £ 175,714

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

ME4 3HD has low crime rates — 47 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences38
Drugs26
Anti-social behaviour18
Other theft9
Shoplifting7

school Local Schools

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Waterfront UTC

Good249 pupils0.7 km
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St Mary's Island Church of England (Aided) Primary School

Good639 pupils0.7 km
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Burnt Oak Primary School

Good442 pupils1.2 km
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Oasis Academy Skinner Street

Good379 pupils1.6 km
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Rivermead School

Good176 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

22 nearby
  • Graysons Restaurants0.7 km
  • Bubbleo Tree0.6 km
  • Burger King0.6 km
  • Costa Coffee0.8 km
  • Dee Dee's Family Cafe0.6 km
  • + 17 more
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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Holland & Barrett0.6 km
  • Odeon Cinema & Costa0.8 km
  • The Range0.6 km
  • Co-Op0.5 km
  • Card Factory0.6 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Ship \& Trades0.5 km
  • Walnut Tree Club0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Ship And Trades Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Taco Bell0.6 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Travelodge0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gillingham (Kent)1.8 km
  • Chatham2.9 km
  • Rochester3.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Haven Way0.3 km
  • St Marys Island Bridge0.4 km
  • Quayside0.4 km
  • Ship and Trades0.4 km
  • Ship and Trades0.4 km