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ME4 4JJ Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?

High crime rate7.9/10

Violence And Sexual OffencesAnti Social BehaviourCriminal Damage And ArsonOther Theft…and 2 more

Trend -7% versus prior comparable archive

Lower-income area 0/10

Neighbourhood wellbeingDecile 1/10England
Median sold price£212kME4 sample - 39 sales
Recent change+3.4%month-on-month
MeasureImmediate areaAverage for England
Main ethnic groupWhite
Immediate area69.8%Average for England82.2%
Significant presenceblack african, white other, asian other
Immediate area22.9%Average for England
Main religionChristian
Immediate area40.5%Average for England
Population densityPeople per sq km
Immediate area4,322Average for England3,535
Main age bandAged 18 to 64
Immediate area67.7%Average for England60.4%
Main tenurePrivately rented
Immediate area37.9%Average for England20.1%
Main country of birthuk
Immediate area62.2%Average for England

Census 2021 — surrounding statistical neighbourhood

Heavy private rental37.9% dominant

Owned33.1%
Private rent37.9%
Social rent26.2%

Plenty of well-rated schools 12 within 1 mile

Kids clubs

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Child-friendly activities nearby 1 matched

Family BadmintonAges 7+ · Chatham Grammar, Rainham Road, Chatham, UK · 1.4 km
Sports

Planning & local change

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Many local changes nearby

Planning records shownNo local matchescheck council feed
Roadworks27street disruption
HMO licencesNone listedshared housing

About ME4 4JJ: area rating, property, schools and local change

ME4 4JJ is a postcode in Chatham Central & Brompton, Medway, South East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near ME4 4JJ, then scores the surrounding small area 25/100 - bottom 2% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.

The strongest signals around ME4 4JJ are jobs and property market signals, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.

The demographic profile for ME4 4JJ is based on Medway 015 Census 2021. It covers 9,917 residents, 4,322 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 33, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 33% owner-occupied, 38% privately rented, 26% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 1/10.

For property prices near ME4 4JJ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the ME4 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £212k from 39 rolling sales, up 3.4% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.

Families checking schools near ME4 4JJ can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.

The Kids & Clubs tab lists 1 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.

For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near ME4 4JJ by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.

Local change around ME4 4JJ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 27 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.

FAQ

Common questions about ME4 4JJ

Is ME4 4JJ a good area to live?

LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 25/100 (bottom 2% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.

What is crime like near ME4 4JJ?

Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.

What schools are near ME4 4JJ?

12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.

Are there kids clubs or activities near ME4 4JJ?

LocaleIQ currently matches 1 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.

What demographics are available for ME4 4JJ?

LocaleIQ matched ME4 4JJ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.

What are typical property prices in ME4 4JJ?

The latest median sold price is £212k based on 39 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.

Is there much building or roadworks around ME4 4JJ?

LocaleIQ currently shows 27 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.

ME4 4JJ Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live? | LocaleIQ