Davy Court is in Rochester and in Medway district. ME1 1AE is located in the Rochester West & Borstal electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rochester and Strood. This postcode has been in use since 2003-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Davy Court, Rochester, ME1 1AE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME1 1AF, ME1 1JF, ME1 1XN, ME1 1EZ, ME1 1EX, ME1 1ES, ME1 1EU, ME1 1EY, ME1 1XH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ME1 1AE is primarily male, with 54.2% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 44.9% | 45.8% | 0.9% | 51.0% | -5.2% |
| Male | 55.1% | 54.2% | -0.9% | 49.0% | 5.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around ME1 1AE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62.7% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 59% | 62.7% | 3.7% | 37.9% | 24.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 17.4% | 20.5% | 3.1% | 44.2% | -23.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 13.9% | 8.8% | -5.1% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 2.3% | -4.6% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.2% | 51.6% | 6.4% | 48.4% | 3.2% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 35.9% | -0.6% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 10.1% | -3.7% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 2.3% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around ME1 1AE this area, 7.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 54.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.7% | 7.8% | -8.9% | 18.2% | -10.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 4.9% | -9.7% | 9.6% | -4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 9.1% | -8.3% | 13.4% | -4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 4.9% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.9% | 17.4% | 11.5% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.1% | 54.4% | 19.3% | 33.8% | 20.6% |
| Other | 7.3% | 1.3% | -6.0% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 3.6% | 3.3% | -0.3% | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 5.2% | 4.9% | 2.5% | 2.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 91.6% | 81.7% | -9.9% | 81.4% | 0.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 75.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.3% | 75.4% | -9.9% | 83.2% | -7.8% |
| European Union | 8.4% | 12.7% | 4.3% | 6.1% | 6.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 3.5% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 5.4% | 2.7% | 5.6% | -0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.1% | 75.4% | -8.7% | 83.2% | -7.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 13.4% | 11.9% | 9.8% | 3.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.7% | 4.9% | -0.8% | 2.9% | 2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 3.5% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.4% | 2.8% | -2.6% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.8% | 76.7% | 0.1% |
| Ireland | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 5.4% | 13.5% | -8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.6% | 37.2% | 14.4% |
| Christian | 37.3% | 46.2% | -8.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Davy Court was 623.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 628.9% higher than the Rochester East & Warren Wood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Davy Court has the 3rd highest crime rate of 63 local areas in Rochester East & Warren Wood and the 19th highest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 300.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.9%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 Davy Court, Rochester, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2024-02-09 | £376,052 |
| 17 Davy Court, Rochester, Medway Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2023-09-18 | £373,904 |
| 37 Davy Court, Rochester, Medway Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2023-07-24 | £439,579 |
| 11 Davy Court, Rochester, Medway Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £172,500 | 2023-07-24 | £178,417 |
| 6 Davy Court, Rochester, Medway Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £257,500 | 2023-05-18 | £269,697 |
ME1 1AE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 238 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Margaret's at Troy Town CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School King Street , ME1 1YF | 3out of 4 | 296 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Infant School Holcombe Road , ME1 2HU | 3out of 4 | 1,186 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Infant School 4 New Street , ME4 6RH | 3out of 4 | 1,516 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St William of Perth Roman Catholic Primary School Canon Close , Maidstone Road ME1 3EN | 3out of 4 | 1,615 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Faiths Children's Academy Gun Lane , Strood ME2 4UF | 2out of 4 | 1,620 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Pitt Grammar School Fort Pitt Hill , ME4 6TJ | 4out of 4 | 1,040 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School Ordnance Street , ME4 6SG | 3out of 4 | 1,447 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rochester Grammar School Maidstone Road , ME1 3BY | 4out of 4 | 1,847 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School Maidstone Road , ME1 3EL | 4out of 4 | 2,018 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Holcombe Grammar School Holcombe , Maidstone Road ME4 6JB | 3out of 4 | 2,713 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MidKent College Medway Road , ME7 1FN | - not rated | 3,088 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's School, Rochester Satis House , Boley Hill ME1 1TE | - not rated | 396 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's School (Rochester) 24 - 26 Watts Avenue , ME1 1SA | - not rated | 435 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochester Independent College Star Hill , ME1 1XF | - not rated | 440 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School and College 10-13 New Road , Rochester ME1 1BG | - not rated | 597 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Skies School 126 Maidstone Road , ME4 6DQ | - not rated | 1,963 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SMOQE Ltd | 172 High Street, Rochester | 74 yd | |
| Cheeky Clucker | 186A High Street, Rochester | 78 yd | |
| Cumin Club | 188 High Street, Rochester | 93 yd | |
| Legends | 14 Victoria Street, Rochester | 96 yd | |
| Lenny's Of Rochester | 145 High Street, Rochester | 110 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Golden Lion | The Golden Lion, 147-149 High Street | 110 yd | |
| Three Sheets To The Wind Ltd | 173 High Street, Rochester | 116 yd | |
| Eagle Tavern | Eagle Tavern, 124 High Street | 218 yd | |
| The Granville Arms PH | Granville Arms, 83 Maidstone Road | 255 yd | |
| The City Wall Wine Bar | 120 High Street, Rochester | 259 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morello Pizza | 175 High Street, Rochester | 119 yd | |
| Chicken World Rochester | 148 High Street, Rochester | 129 yd | |
| Rochester Grill | 200 High Street, Rochester | 155 yd | |
| Rochester Fried Chicken Shop | 1 Cazeneuve Street, Rochester | 186 yd | |
| Chinese Food | 236-238 High Street, Rochester | 251 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 1 Limehouse Wharf, Rochester | 490 yd | |
| Londis | Local Supermarket, 179-181 Rochester Avenue | 607 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rochester Independent College 33-39 33-39 STAR HILL | 303 yd | |
| King'S School - Rochester SATIS HOUSE SATIS HOUSE BOLEY HILL | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 546 yd |
| Roffen Sports Club (Closed) NEW ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 652 yd |
| Fort Pitt Grammar School FORT PITT HILL | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 916 yd |
| St John Fisher Catholic School Sports Field The Fort | grass pitches | 1,011 yd |
| City Lawn Tennis Club Cornwall Road | tennis courts | 1,018 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 2.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 60.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 53.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.