Postcode ME4 4FQ is located in an urban city, within the St Mary's Island ward of Medway in the South East region, and forms part of the Chatham Maritime area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 260.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.1× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Chatham Maritime is £63,938 per year. The nearest station is Gillingham (Kent), about 0.7 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Lower Lines Park.
Chatham Maritime has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,168 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.
Chatham Maritime has a very high crime rate, with approximately 260.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Chatham Maritime is £63,938 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 113 ft away from ME4 4FQ.
Chatham Maritime near ME4 4FQ has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Gillingham (Kent) located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Gillingham (Kent) | N/A | Walking directions to Gillingham (Kent) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Lower Lines Park | Large | Walking directions to Lower Lines Park |
| 0.4 mi | Prince Arthur Park | Small | Walking directions to Prince Arthur Park |
Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £322,750 (about £387 per square foot) in St Mary's Island area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,556 up to £800,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £490,000 | £417 |
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £430,000 | £406 |
| Terraced | 18 | £342,500 | £416 |
| Flats | 31 | £205,000 | £322 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £475,000 | £200,000 | £324,498 | £360,000 |
| 2017 | £410,000 | £196,250 | £484,995 | £327,500 |
| 2018 | £525,000 | £208,248 | £380,000 | £417,000 |
| 2019 | £435,000 | £240,000 | £345,000 | £388,000 |
| 2020 | £466,500 | £235,000 | £344,950 | £359,950 |
| 2021 | £447,500 | £239,975 | £375,000 | £405,000 |
| 2022 | £555,000 | £235,000 | £422,500 | £454,975 |
| 2023 | £560,750 | £272,500 | £461,500 | £450,000 |
| 2024 | £435,500 | £218,000 | £465,000 | £417,500 |
| 2025 | £490,000 | £205,000 | £405,000 | £360,000 |
| 2026 | £488,750 | £157,875 | £637,500 | £330,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £284 | £318 | £324 | £293 |
| 2017 | £274 | £324 | £270 | £326 |
| 2018 | £335 | £326 | £304 | £286 |
| 2019 | £330 | £343 | £335 | £280 |
| 2020 | £349 | £324 | £339 | £307 |
| 2021 | £364 | £332 | £348 | £311 |
| 2022 | £414 | £336 | £386 | £338 |
| 2023 | £406 | £405 | £372 | £344 |
| 2024 | £405 | £327 | £358 | £353 |
| 2025 | £417 | £333 | £413 | £394 |
| 2026 | £304 | £317 | £401 | £458 |
There were 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ME4 4FQ.
In the ME4 4FQ postcode area, located within Chatham Maritime, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME4 4FQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Londis | Gillingham Gate Road, Chatham, ME4 4FQ | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | Medway Road, Gillingham, ME7 1GY | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | Asda | Pier Approach Road, Gillingham, ME7 1RZ | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.3 mi | Medway Supermarket and Off License | 124 Richmond Road, Gillingham, ME7 1LR | Walking directions to Medway Supermarket and Off License |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | Pier Road, Gillingham, ME7 1TZ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for Medway district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for ME4 4FQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Habib Tejan
St Mary's Island - Elected 4 May 2023
Lauren Edwards
Rochester and Strood - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around ME4 4FQ records about 261 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft.
The median sale price around ME4 4FQ in Chatham Maritime is £322,750 (about £387 per square foot) based on 68 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to ME4 4FQ, including Waterfront UTC (Good), Burnt Oak Primary School (Good) and MidKent College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to ME4 4FQ is Gillingham (Kent), about 1,198 m away.
ME4 4FQ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,168 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Rochester and Strood covering ME4 4FQ is Lauren Edwards (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Habib Tejan (Conservative and Unionist Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.