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Parrs Head Mews is in Rochester and in Rochester Upon Medway district. ME1 1NP 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 1990-02-01.

StreetScan combines information about Parrs Head Mews, Rochester, ME1 1NP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: ME1 1NW, ME1 1PY, ME1 1LN, ME1 1PT, ME1 1LA, ME1 1LD, ME1 1SN, ME1 1QD, ME1 1QQ.

People

Gender

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

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female45.5%50.7%5.2% 51.0% -0.3%
Male54.5%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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single45.4%34%-11.4% 37.9% -3.9%
Married: Opposite sex24.9%23.5%-1.4% 44.2% -20.7%
Married: Same sex0.8%2%1.2% 0.3% 1.7%
Separated6.4%4%-2.4% 2.2% 1.8%
Divorced11.6%23%11.4% 9.1% 13.9%
Widowed10.8%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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health44.4%37.6%-6.8% 48.4% -10.8%
Good health33.7%35.2%1.5% 33.6% 1.6%
Fair health14%17.1%3.1% 12.7% 4.4%
Bad health5.7%7.1%1.4% 4.0% 3.1%
Very bad health2.2%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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications21.3%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 Levels12%14.3%2.3% 13.4% 0.9%
Apprenticeship4%3.9%-0.1% 5.3% -1.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels9.6%21.2%11.6% 16.9% 4.3%
Degree or Similar32.5%28.1%-4.4% 33.8% -5.7%
Other8%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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese0%0.5%0.5% 0.7% -0.2%
Indian2.5%1%-1.5% 3.1% -2.1%
Other Asian1.4%0%-1.4% 1.6% -1.6%
Black African1.1%0.5%-0.6% 2.5% -2.0%
Mixed White and Asian0.4%0%-0.4% 0.8% -0.8%
Mixed White and African1.1%0%-1.1% 0.4% -0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.7%0%-0.7% 0.9% -0.9%
Mixed Other2.5%1.9%-0.6% 0.8% 1.1%
White87.8%92.3%4.5% 81.4% 10.9%
Roma0%1.4%1.4% 0.2% 1.2%
Arab0%1%1.0% 0.6% 0.4%
Other2.5%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%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom80.6%82.1%1.5% 83.2% -1.1%
European Union8.2%10.4%2.2% 6.1% 4.3%
Rest of Europe0.7%1.9%1.2% 0.8% 1.1%
Africa3.9%2.4%-1.5% 2.7% -0.3%
Middle East and Asia3.6%0.9%-2.7% 5.6% -4.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean1.8%0.9%-0.9% 1.3% -0.4%
Oceania1.1%1.4%0.3% 0.3% 1.1%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK80.3%82.5%2.2% 83.2% -0.7%
10+ Years1.8%10.9%9.1% 9.8% 1.1%
5-10 Years5%2.4%-2.6% 2.9% -0.5%
2-5 Years2.9%1.9%-1.0% 2.2% -0.3%
Less than 2 years10%2.4%-7.6% 1.9% 0.5%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom75.7% 76.7% -1.0%
Ireland2.4% 0.6% 1.8%
Italy1% 0.6% 0.4%
Lithuania1.4% 0.3% 1.1%
Poland1% 1.3% -0.3%
Romania1.4% 0.9% 0.5%
Other EU countries0.5% 1.5% -1.0%
Other Europe0.5% 0.2% 0.3%
South and Eastern Africa0.5% 0.2% 0.3%
Eastern Asia0.5% 0.3% 0.2%
Central and South America0.5% 0.2% 0.3%
Oceania0.5% 0.1% 0.4%
No passport held14.3% 13.5% 0.8%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion32.1% 37.2% -5.1%
Christian58.9% 46.2% 12.7%
Jewish1.9% 0.5% 1.4%
Muslim2.4% 6.5% -4.1%
Sikh1% 0.9% 0.1%
Other religion1.4% 0.6% 0.8%
Not answered2.4% 6.0% -3.6%

Safety

Is Parrs Head Mews Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Parrs Head Mews 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.

Parrs Head Mews 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 1NP, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Parrs Head Mews are based on 3 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 Parrs Head Mews, Rochester, ME1 1NP

Estimated Average Property Prices for ME1 1NP

Average Price
£647,567
Semi-Detached
£683,200
Terraced
£718,287
Detached
£588,542
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Parrs Head Mews

Average Price
£700,455
Semi-Detached
£697,200
Terraced
£783,939
Detached
£620,226
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Parrs Head MewsStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
3 Parrs Head Mews, Rochester, Medway
Detached, an established residential building
£325,0002005-03-16 £679,734
4 Parrs Head Mews, Rochester, Medway
Terraced, an established residential building
£325,0002004-11-01 £684,428
1 Parrs Head Mews, Rochester, Medway
Detached, an established residential building
£115,0002000-02-04 £489,372
3 Parrs Head Mews, Rochester, Kent
Detached, an established residential building
£117,0001997-11-26 £618,339
4 Parrs Head Mews, Rochester, Kent
Terraced, an established residential building
£130,0001997-08-26 £783,152
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for ME1 1NP

Employment

ME1 1NP 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 1NP 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 Employee74
Retired73
Self-Employed21
Part-Time Employee15
Long-Term Sick or disabled8
Unemployed5
Looking after home or family4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)3
Student (economically inactive)1
Other0

Employment Industry

Accommodation and food service activities23
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles18
Education15
Human health and social work activities11
Other11
Financial and insurance activities9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security7
Construction7
Professional, scientific and technical activities6
Administrative and support service activities6
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities6
Manufacturing5
Transport and storage4
Real estate activities3
Information and communication3

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 100 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 828 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 4 828 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
All Faiths Children's Academy
Gun Lane , Strood ME2 4UF
3out of 4 1,149 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
All Faiths' Children's Community School
Gun Lane , Strood ME2 4UF
- not rated 1,149 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 1,496 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Girls More About School
Fort Pitt Grammar School
Fort Pitt Hill , ME4 6TJ
- not rated 1,496 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Girls More About School
Maritime Academy
Chalk Lane , ME2 4YG
- not rated 1,656 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School
City Way , ME1 2FA
- not rated 1,905 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Temple School
Cliffe Road , Strood ME2 3DL
- not rated 2,103 yd Community school Not Applicable Boys 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 5,155 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Cliffe Woods Middle School
View Road , Cliffe Woods ME3 8UJ
- not rated 5,415 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 2,904 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Oasis Restore
1 Kennington Road , SE1 7QP
- not rated 3,576 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 5,157 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 316 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
St Andrew's School (Rochester)
24 - 26 Watts Avenue , ME1 1SA
- not rated 840 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Rochester Independent College
254 St Margaret's Banks , ME1 1HY
- not rated 917 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Ripplevale School Rochester
9-13 New Road , Rochester ME1 1BG
- not rated 1,054 yd Other independent special school No Mixed More About School
FORWARD2 EMPLOYMENT LIMITED
Unit E3 , Knights Park ME2 2LS
- not rated 1,296 yd Special post 16 institution Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Cafe Nucleus15A High Street, Rochester9 yd
Pizza Express21 High Street, Rochester56 yd
The QuillsThe Quillls, 30-32 High Street57 yd
Mamma Mia4 High Street, Rochester65 yd
Mrs Tickits Pantry12A High Street, Rochester68 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The George VaultsThe George Vaults, 35 High Street49 yd
Bodega 5151 High Street, Rochester55 yd
Jolly Knight/Ye ArrowJolly Knight, 56 High Street86 yd
Lux LoungePenfold House, 10 High Street91 yd
Kings Head Hotel \& BarKings Head Hotel, Kings Head Hotel119 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Chuck And Blade Burgers40 High Street, Rochester76 yd
Subway100 High Street, Rochester363 yd
Chicken World Rochester148 High Street, Rochester502 yd
Kent Kebab12 High Street, Strood596 yd
Pizza Go Go22 High Street, Strood626 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Co-op1 Limehouse Wharf, Rochester295 yd
Iceland69-73 High Street, Strood756 yd
MorrisonsMorrisons Supermarket, Knight Road821 yd
AldiAldi Stores Ltd, Aldi829 yd
Asda108-110 High Street, Strood933 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
King'S School - Rochester
SATIS HOUSE SATIS HOUSE BOLEY HILL
grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool323 yd
The Gym (Strood)
STROOD RETAIL PARK STROOD RETAIL PARK COMMERCIAL ROAD
health and fitness suite809 yd
Rochester Independent College
33-39 33-39 STAR HILL
913 yd
Hollands Strength & Conditioning (Closed)
Unit 1 Unit 1 Trident Close
health and fitness suite1,029 yd
Beefs & Babes (Strood)
PRIORY ROAD
health and fitness suite1,051 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

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 100.0%
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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

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