Hathaway Court is in Rochester and in Rochester Upon Medway district. ME1 1QY 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 Hathaway Court, Rochester, ME1 1QY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME1 1QX, ME1 1QW, ME1 1JD, ME1 1EB, ME1 1FL, ME1 1SS, ME1 1TU, ME1 1QA, ME1 1UF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ME1 1QY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.6% | 51.2% | -1.4% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 47.4% | 48.8% | 1.4% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 | 29.2% | 33% | 3.8% | 37.9% | -4.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.9% | 42.9% | -1.0% | 44.2% | -1.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.3% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 15.4% | 14.7% | -0.7% | 9.1% | 5.6% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 6.3% | -2.0% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 | 42.6% | 46.8% | 4.2% | 48.4% | -1.6% |
| Good health | 39.6% | 36.1% | -3.5% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 11.9% | -1.4% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 3% | 4.8% | 1.8% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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.
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 44%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.8% | 10.7% | -5.1% | 18.2% | -7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.7% | 10.2% | -0.5% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 13.8% | -1.2% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 3.1% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 16.9% | 5.0% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.5% | 44% | 4.5% | 33.8% | 10.2% |
| Other | 3.6% | 1.3% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 5.2% | 4.8% | 3.1% | 2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| White | 92.6% | 86.5% | -6.1% | 81.4% | 5.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 83.6% 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 | 87.8% | 83.6% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 0.4% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 8% | 4.3% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 3.2% | -0.1% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 3.2% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.7% | 82.9% | -3.8% | 83.2% | -0.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 9.1% | 8.4% | 9.8% | -0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 3.2% | 1.3% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.5% | 2.4% | -6.1% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.3% | 76.7% | 4.6% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 7.9% | 13.5% | -5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.8% | 37.2% | 5.6% |
| Christian | 47.6% | 46.2% | 1.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hathaway Court was 62.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.7% lower than the Rochester East & Warren Wood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hathaway Court has the 27th lowest crime rate of 63 local areas in Rochester East & Warren Wood and the 404th lowest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 16.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81 Hathaway Court, Rochester, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2024-06-14 | £469,688 |
| 79 Hathaway Court, Rochester, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2024-05-24 | £516,485 |
| 54 Hathaway Court, Rochester, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2024-03-28 | £472,475 |
| 82 Hathaway Court, Rochester, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2023-06-02 | £398,400 |
| 78 Hathaway Court, Rochester, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2023-03-30 | £468,466 |
ME1 1QY area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
ME1 1QY 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| 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 | 752 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infant School London Road , Strood ME2 3HU | 4out of 4 | 1,272 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Faiths Children's Academy Gun Lane , Strood ME2 4UF | 2out of 4 | 1,350 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Infant School Holcombe Road , ME1 2HU | 3out of 4 | 1,403 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedar Children's Academy Cedar Road , Strood ME2 2JP | 3out of 4 | 1,464 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,582 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Rochester Grammar School Maidstone Road , ME1 3BY | 4out of 4 | 1,928 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School Ordnance Street , ME4 6SG | 3out of 4 | 1,967 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School Maidstone Road , ME1 3EL | 4out of 4 | 2,045 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Strood Academy Carnation Road , Strood ME2 2SX | 3out of 4 | 2,555 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MidKent College Medway Road , ME7 1FN | - not rated | 3,680 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 | 425 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's School (Rochester) 24 - 26 Watts Avenue , ME1 1SA | - not rated | 434 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochester Independent College Star Hill , ME1 1XF | - not rated | 1,017 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School and College 10-13 New Road , Rochester ME1 1BG | - not rated | 1,174 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manorway Independent School The Old St Justus Church , Strood ME2 2HG | - not rated | 1,435 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe In The Crypt | Rochester Cathedral, The Precinct | 523 yd | |
| Moat House Christian Bookshop Ltd | Rochester Baptist Church, 8-10 Crow Lane | 579 yd | |
| Fleur De The | The Sea Plane Works, 132 High Street | 581 yd | |
| Don Vincenzo Restaurant | 108-110 High Street, Rochester | 581 yd | |
| Leonard's | 104 High Street, Rochester | 584 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coopers Arms P.H. | The Coopers Arms, 10 St Margarets Street | 342 yd | |
| The Granville Arms PH | Granville Arms, 83 Maidstone Road | 516 yd | |
| The City Wall Wine Bar | 120 High Street, Rochester | 581 yd | |
| Kings Head Hotel \& Bar | Kings Head Hotel, Kings Head Hotel | 604 yd | |
| Jolly Knight/Ye Arrow | Jolly Knight, 56 High Street | 610 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 100 High Street, Rochester | 581 yd | |
| Chuck And Blade Burgers | 40 High Street, Rochester | 615 yd | |
| Chicken World Rochester | 148 High Street, Rochester | 637 yd | |
| Rochester Fried Chicken Shop | 1 Cazeneuve Street, Rochester | 681 yd | |
| Morello Pizza | 175 High Street, Rochester | 754 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 1 Limehouse Wharf, Rochester | 828 yd | |
| Morrisons | Morrisons Supermarket, Knight Road | 857 yd | |
| Londis | Local Supermarket, 179-181 Rochester Avenue | 1,014 yd | |
| Iceland | 69-73 High Street, Strood | 1,046 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King'S School - Rochester SATIS HOUSE SATIS HOUSE BOLEY HILL | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 366 yd |
| Rochester Independent College 33-39 33-39 STAR HILL | 873 yd | |
| City Lawn Tennis Club Cornwall Road | tennis courts | 898 yd |
| Beefs & Babes (Strood) PRIORY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 964 yd |
| The Gym (Strood) STROOD RETAIL PARK STROOD RETAIL PARK COMMERCIAL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,002 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 77.4% |
| 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 | 79 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 97.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 330.28 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 330.28 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.98 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.