Postcode ME4 4SW 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 moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 280.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Chatham Maritime is £51,900 per year. The nearest station is Gillingham (Kent) located about 1.0 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Chatham Maritime has a moderate 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 280.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Chatham Maritime is £51,900 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ME4 4SW.
Chatham Maritime near ME4 4SW 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 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Gillingham (Kent) | N/A | Walking directions to Gillingham (Kent) |
Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £351,500 in St Mary's Island area, with individual transactions ranging from £139,000 up to £760,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £482,500 |
| Flats | 33 | £210,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £477,000 |
| Terraced | 24 | £372,498 |
10 year median price trend in St Mary's Island
In the ME4 4SW postcode area, located within Chatham Maritime, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ME4 4SW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Gillingham Gate Road, Chatham, ME4 4FQ | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Asda | Pier Approach Road, Gillingham, ME7 1RZ | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | Medway Road, Gillingham, ME7 1GY | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.