High Street, Rochester, ME1 1LX

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ME1 1LX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	45.5%	50.7%	5.2%	51.0%	-0.3%
Male	54.5%	49.3%	-5.2%	49.0%	0.3%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	45.4%	34%	-11.4%	37.9%	-3.9%
Married: Opposite sex	24.9%	23.5%	-1.4%	44.2%	-20.7%
Married: Same sex	0.8%	2%	1.2%	0.3%	1.7%
Separated	6.4%	4%	-2.4%	2.2%	1.8%
Divorced	11.6%	23%	11.4%	9.1%	13.9%
Widowed	10.8%	13.5%	2.7%	6.1%	7.4%

Health

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	44.4%	37.6%	-6.8%	48.4%	-10.8%
Good health	33.7%	35.2%	1.5%	33.6%	1.6%
Fair health	14%	17.1%	3.1%	12.7%	4.4%
Bad health	5.7%	7.1%	1.4%	4.0%	3.1%
Very bad health	2.2%	2.9%	0.7%	1.2%	1.7%

Education and Qualifications

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	21.3%	20.2%	-1.1%	18.2%	2.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.4%	10.3%	-2.1%	9.6%	0.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12%	14.3%	2.3%	13.4%	0.9%
Apprenticeship	4%	3.9%	-0.1%	5.3%	-1.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.6%	21.2%	11.6%	16.9%	4.3%
Degree or Similar	32.5%	28.1%	-4.4%	33.8%	-5.7%
Other	8%	2%	-6.0%	2.8%	-0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.3% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.7%	-0.2%
Indian	2.5%	1%	-1.5%	3.1%	-2.1%
Other Asian	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	1.1%	0.5%	-0.6%	2.5%	-2.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	2.5%	1.9%	-0.6%	0.8%	1.1%
White	87.8%	92.3%	4.5%	81.4%	10.9%
Roma	0%	1.4%	1.4%	0.2%	1.2%
Arab	0%	1%	1.0%	0.6%	0.4%
Other	2.5%	1.4%	-1.1%	1.6%	-0.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 82.1% 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	80.6%	82.1%	1.5%	83.2%	-1.1%
European Union	8.2%	10.4%	2.2%	6.1%	4.3%
Rest of Europe	0.7%	1.9%	1.2%	0.8%	1.1%
Africa	3.9%	2.4%	-1.5%	2.7%	-0.3%
Middle East and Asia	3.6%	0.9%	-2.7%	5.6%	-4.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.8%	0.9%	-0.9%	1.3%	-0.4%
Oceania	1.1%	1.4%	0.3%	0.3%	1.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	80.3%	82.5%	2.2%	83.2%	-0.7%
10+ Years	1.8%	10.9%	9.1%	9.8%	1.1%
5-10 Years	5%	2.4%	-2.6%	2.9%	-0.5%
2-5 Years	2.9%	1.9%	-1.0%	2.2%	-0.3%
Less than 2 years	10%	2.4%	-7.6%	1.9%	0.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	75.7%	76.7%	-1.0%
Ireland	2.4%	0.6%	1.8%
Italy	1%	0.6%	0.4%
Lithuania	1.4%	0.3%	1.1%
Poland	1%	1.3%	-0.3%
Romania	1.4%	0.9%	0.5%
Other EU countries	0.5%	1.5%	-1.0%
Other Europe	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
South and Eastern Africa	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
Eastern Asia	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
Central and South America	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
Oceania	0.5%	0.1%	0.4%
No passport held	14.3%	13.5%	0.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	32.1%	37.2%	-5.1%
Christian	58.9%	46.2%	12.7%
Jewish	1.9%	0.5%	1.4%
Muslim	2.4%	6.5%	-4.1%
Sikh	1%	0.9%	0.1%
Other religion	1.4%	0.6%	0.8%
Not answered	2.4%	6.0%	-3.6%

Safety

Is High Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Street was 1042.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 1148.5% higher than the Rochester East & Warren Wood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

High Street has the highest crime rate of 63 local areas in Rochester East & Warren Wood and the 7th highest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 487.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.9%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£46,800

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in ME1 1LX, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on High Street are based on 464 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Rochester Upon Medway.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for High Street, Rochester, ME1 1LX

Estimated Average Property Prices for ME1 1LX

Average Price
£362,129

Semi-Detached
£254,113

Terraced
£928,548

Detached
£767,248

Flats/Maisonettes
£200,549

Other
£467,947

Estimated Average Property Prices for High Street

Average Price
£301,970

Semi-Detached
£370,194

Terraced
£278,909

Detached
£466,674

Flats/Maisonettes
£269,911

Other
£150,826

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on High Street

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Flat 93 High Street, Rochester, Medway Other, an established residential building	£362,000	2025-06-12	£361,231
103 High Street, Rochester, Medway Detached, an established residential building	£650,000	2024-06-28	£696,783
99 High Street, Rochester, Medway Other, an established residential building	£385,000	2023-03-31	£367,767
Flat A 85 - 89 High Street, Rochester, Medway Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£281,500	2023-03-23	£268,900
63D High Street, Rochester, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£199,000	2022-03-16	£213,092

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for ME1 1LX

Employment

ME1 1LX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in ME1 1LX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	74
Retired	73
Self-Employed	21
Part-Time Employee	15
Long-Term Sick or disabled	8
Unemployed	5
Looking after home or family	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Student (economically inactive)	1
Other	0

Employment Industry

Accommodation and food service activities	23
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	18
Education	15
Human health and social work activities	11
Other	11
Financial and insurance activities	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Construction	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Administrative and support service activities	6
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	6
Manufacturing	5
Transport and storage	4
Real estate activities	3
Information and communication	3

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Rochester Riverside Church of England Primary School Gas House Road , ME1 1US	- not rated	269 yd	Free schools	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Margaret's at Troy Town CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School King Street , ME1 1YF	- not rated	630 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Margaret's at Troy Town CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School King Street , ME1 1YF	3out of 4	630 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
All Faiths Children's Academy Gun Lane , Strood ME2 4UF	3out of 4	1,343 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
All Faiths' Children's Community School Gun Lane , Strood ME2 4UF	- not rated	1,343 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Fort Pitt Grammar School Fort Pitt Hill , ME4 6TJ	4out of 4	1,296 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Fort Pitt Grammar School Fort Pitt Hill , ME4 6TJ	- not rated	1,296 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School City Way , ME1 2FA	- not rated	1,706 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Maritime Academy Chalk Lane , ME2 4YG	- not rated	1,834 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
The Rochester Grammar School Maidstone Road , ME1 3BY	3out of 4	2,181 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hoo St Werburgh Middle School Main Road , Hoo ME3 9HD	- not rated	5,246 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
MidKent College Medway Road , ME7 1FN	- not rated	2,863 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Oasis Restore 1 Kennington Road , SE1 7QP	- not rated	3,400 yd	Academy secure 16 to 19	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Leigh Academy Hundred of Hoo Main Road , Hoo ME3 9HH	3out of 4	5,252 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
King's School, Rochester Satis House , Boley Hill ME1 1TE	- not rated	281 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Andrew's School (Rochester) 24 - 26 Watts Avenue , ME1 1SA	- not rated	695 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Rochester Independent College 254 St Margaret's Banks , ME1 1HY	- not rated	713 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ripplevale School Rochester 9-13 New Road , Rochester ME1 1BG	- not rated	852 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Cedars School 70 Maidstone Road , ME1 3DE	- not rated	1,233 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Peggotty's	Peggottys, 81A High Street	0 yd
The Deaf Cat	83 High Street, Rochester	27 yd
Brettingtons Steak And Lobster House	79 High Street, Rochester	27 yd
Costa Coffee	59-61 High Street, Rochester	27 yd
Rochester Coffee Co.	Rochester Coffee Co Ltd, 89 High Street	29 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Kings Head Hotel \& Bar	Kings Head Hotel, Kings Head Hotel	100 yd
Jolly Knight/Ye Arrow	Jolly Knight, 56 High Street	146 yd
Two Brewers Public House	The Two Brewers, 113 High Street	148 yd
Bodega 51	51 High Street, Rochester	151 yd
The City Wall Wine Bar	120 High Street, Rochester	158 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Subway	100 High Street, Rochester	158 yd
Chuck And Blade Burgers	40 High Street, Rochester	160 yd
Chicken World Rochester	148 High Street, Rochester	297 yd
Morello Pizza	175 High Street, Rochester	468 yd
Rochester Grill	200 High Street, Rochester	524 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Co-op	1 Limehouse Wharf, Rochester	220 yd
Iceland	69-73 High Street, Strood	943 yd
Morrisons	Morrisons Supermarket, Knight Road	962 yd
Aldi	Aldi Stores Ltd, Aldi	1,023 yd
Londis	Local Supermarket, 179-181 Rochester Avenue	1,024 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
King'S School - Rochester SATIS HOUSE SATIS HOUSE BOLEY HILL	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool	295 yd
Rochester Independent College 33-39 33-39 STAR HILL		709 yd
The Gym (Strood) STROOD RETAIL PARK STROOD RETAIL PARK COMMERCIAL ROAD	health and fitness suite	981 yd
Roffen Sports Club (Closed) NEW ROAD	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts	1,017 yd
Hollands Strength & Conditioning (Closed) Unit 1 Unit 1 Trident Close	health and fitness suite	1,092 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	16.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	16.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	74.1 Mbit/s
Average download speed	58.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	159.94 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	159.94 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	30.02 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of ME1 1LX