Tupman Close is in Rochester and in Medway district. ME1 1RS 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 1994-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Tupman Close, Rochester, ME1 1RS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME1 1FD, ME1 1FB, ME1 1FE, ME1 1FA, ME1 1RT, ME1 3BH, ME1 1TB, ME1 3EP, ME1 3ER.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ME1 1RS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.8% | 52.1% | 4.3% | 51.0% | 1.1% |
| Male | 52.2% | 47.9% | -4.3% | 49.0% | -1.1% |
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 1RS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56% 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 | 55% | 56% | 1.0% | 37.9% | 18.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20% | 22% | 2.0% | 44.2% | -22.2% |
| Separated | 7.3% | 6.6% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 4.4% |
| Divorced | 15.9% | 14.1% | -1.8% | 9.1% | 5.0% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
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 | 51.8% | 42.7% | -9.1% | 48.4% | -5.7% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 31.3% | -0.3% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 17.7% | 7.8% | 12.7% | 5.0% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 6.9% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.2% | 12.7% | -5.5% | 18.2% | -5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.7% | 16% | -1.7% | 9.6% | 6.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.5% | 18.9% | -1.6% | 13.4% | 5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 4.9% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 16.4% | 7.8% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.2% | 26.6% | -1.6% | 33.8% | -7.2% |
| Other | 3.6% | 4.5% | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 2.9% | 2.1% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 86.4% | 89.3% | 2.9% | 81.4% | 7.9% |
| Other | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 89.3% 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 | 89.7% | 89.3% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 6.1% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 5.2% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 2.1% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.2% | 89.3% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 6.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 6.9% | 5.8% | 9.8% | -2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 2.8% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 4% | 0% | -4.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 1% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.4% | 76.7% | -1.3% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 18% | 13.5% | 4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.2% | 37.2% | 13.0% |
| Christian | 37.3% | 46.2% | -8.9% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 2.8% | 6.5% | -3.7% |
| Not answered | 9.4% | 6.0% | 3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tupman Close was 55.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.8% lower than the Rochester East & Warren Wood average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Tupman Close has the 25th lowest crime rate of 63 local areas in Rochester East & Warren Wood and the 372nd lowest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -8.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Tupman Close, Rochester, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2024-06-21 | £375,242 |
| 26 Tupman Close, Rochester, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £182,000 | 2014-05-07 | £326,616 |
| 26 Tupman Close, Rochester, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £117,000 | 2010-03-03 | £235,418 |
| 25 Tupman Close, Rochester, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £113,000 | 2010-03-02 | £227,370 |
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Retired | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 808 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Infant School Holcombe Road , ME1 2HU | 3out of 4 | 1,120 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St William of Perth Roman Catholic Primary School Canon Close , Maidstone Road ME1 3EN | 3out of 4 | 1,202 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedar Children's Academy Cedar Road , Strood ME2 2JP | 3out of 4 | 1,475 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pilgrim School (A Church of England Primary With Nursery) Warwick Crescent , Borstal ME1 3LF | 4out of 4 | 1,582 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Rochester Grammar School Maidstone Road , ME1 3BY | 4out of 4 | 1,534 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Fort Pitt Grammar School Fort Pitt Hill , ME4 6TJ | 4out of 4 | 1,547 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School Maidstone Road , ME1 3EL | 4out of 4 | 1,625 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School Ordnance Street , ME4 6SG | 3out of 4 | 1,882 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Thomas Aveling School Arethusa Road , ME1 2UW | 3out of 4 | 2,419 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3,943 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's School (Rochester) 24 - 26 Watts Avenue , ME1 1SA | - not rated | 443 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's School, Rochester Satis House , Boley Hill ME1 1TE | - not rated | 838 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochester Independent College Star Hill , ME1 1XF | - not rated | 1,092 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School and College 10-13 New Road , Rochester ME1 1BG | - not rated | 1,225 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manorway Independent School The Old St Justus Church , Strood ME2 2HG | - not rated | 1,612 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shozna | Shozna, 153-155 Maidstone Road | 537 yd | |
| Moat House Christian Bookshop Ltd | Rochester Baptist Church, 8-10 Crow Lane | 890 yd | |
| Legends | 14 Victoria Street, Rochester | 892 yd | |
| Eurest @ Royal Mail | 1 Knight Road, Strood | 914 yd | |
| SMOQE Ltd | 172 High Street, Rochester | 935 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Whod Ha Thot It | Whod Ha Thought It, 9 Baker Street | 623 yd | |
| The Granville Arms PH | Granville Arms, 83 Maidstone Road | 628 yd | |
| The Man Of Kent Ale House | Man Of Kent, 6-8 John Street | 736 yd | |
| Coopers Arms P.H. | The Coopers Arms, 10 St Margarets Street | 756 yd | |
| The Rising Sun | 6 Delce Road, Rochester | 918 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester Fried Chicken Shop | 1 Cazeneuve Street, Rochester | 801 yd | |
| Rams Kebab House | 160 Rochester Avenue, Rochester | 883 yd | |
| Pollo Cabana | 48 Delce Road, Rochester | 908 yd | |
| Chicken World Rochester | 148 High Street, Rochester | 929 yd | |
| Subway | 100 High Street, Rochester | 936 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Londis | Local Supermarket, 179-181 Rochester Avenue | 940 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| City Lawn Tennis Club Cornwall Road | tennis courts | 488 yd |
| King'S School - Rochester SATIS HOUSE SATIS HOUSE BOLEY HILL | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 823 yd |
| Rochester Independent College 33-39 33-39 STAR HILL | 972 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 | 45.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 45.7% |
| 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 41.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 57.83 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 57.83 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 13.05 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.