ME4 3HQ is a sought-after residential area on Willowherb Close, 1.0km from Upper Upnor in Gillingham (Medway). Administratively it sits within River ward and the Rochester and Strood constituency.
For serious buyers, ME4 3HQ is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 86% 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 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £401k. 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 3HQ are sourced from Output Area E00081432 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WILLOWHERB CLOSE, ME4 3HQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WILLOWHERB CLOSE, ME4 3HQ.
407
39
£ 51,900 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ME4 3HQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. ME4 3HQ's low deprivation rank, 86% ownership, and £401k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ME4 3HQ. The average age is 39.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 405,000
5 sales · Mean £ 397,100
Semi-Detached
£ 352,500
2 sales · Mean £ 352,500
Detached
£ 387,500
6 sales · Mean £ 392,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ME4 3HQ has low crime rates — 22 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.
school Local Schools
St Mary's Island Church of England (Aided) Primary School
Waterfront UTC
Burnt Oak Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Graysons Restaurants0.8 km
- Bubbleo Tree0.7 km
- Burger King0.7 km
- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- Dee Dee's Family Cafe0.7 km
- + 16 more
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Holland & Barrett0.7 km
- Odeon Cinema & Costa0.8 km
- The Range0.7 km
- Co-Op0.5 km
- Card Factory0.7 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Ship \& Trades0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Ship And Trades Fish Bar0.5 km
- Taco Bell0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Gillingham (Kent)2.0 km
- Chatham3.0 km
- Rochester3.1 km
Bus Stops
- Haven Way0.2 km
- St Marys Island Bridge0.3 km
- Goldcrest Drive0.4 km
- Ship and Trades0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: ME43HQ · Data under Open Government Licence