John Street is in Rochester and in Medway district. ME1 1YX is located in the Rochester East & Warren Wood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rochester and Strood. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about John Street, Rochester, ME1 1YX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME1 1YH, ME1 1YQ, ME1 1YY, ME1 1YG, ME1 1YL, ME1 1YJ, ME1 1RR, ME1 1YB, ME1 2BY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ME1 1YX has a slightly higher male population, with 52% of residents 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 | 49.7% | 48% | -1.7% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 50.3% | 52% | 1.7% | 49.0% | 3.0% |
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 1YX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.9% 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 | 45.3% | 48.9% | 3.6% | 37.9% | 11.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.1% | 26% | 0.9% | 44.2% | -18.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 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 | 5.4% | 6.6% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 4.4% |
| Divorced | 17.5% | 13.7% | -3.8% | 9.1% | 4.6% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 2.2% | -4.5% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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 | 43.2% | 42% | -1.2% | 48.4% | -6.4% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 31.2% | 0.9% | 33.6% | -2.4% |
| Fair health | 16% | 18.3% | 2.3% | 12.7% | 5.6% |
| Bad health | 7.8% | 6.4% | -1.4% | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 2% | -0.7% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.1% | 22.5% | -6.6% | 18.2% | 4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.8% | 11% | 0.2% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 15.4% | -1.6% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 4.8% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.2% | 13.2% | -2.0% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.3% | 31.3% | 8.0% | 33.8% | -2.5% |
| Other | 2.2% | 1.8% | -0.4% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
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 | 2.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| White | 92.2% | 89.3% | -2.9% | 81.4% | 7.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 88% 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 | 86.1% | 88% | 1.9% | 83.2% | 4.8% |
| European Union | 8.2% | 5.4% | -2.8% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.4% | 88.3% | 2.9% | 83.2% | 5.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 7% | 5.6% | 9.8% | -2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 0.7% | -3.0% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.2% | 2% | -6.2% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.8% | 76.7% | -8.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 26.5% | 13.5% | 13.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57% | 37.2% | 19.8% |
| Christian | 30.5% | 46.2% | -15.7% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around John Street was 165.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 93.7% higher than the Rochester East & Warren Wood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
John Street has the 12th highest crime rate of 63 local areas in Rochester East & Warren Wood and the 131st highest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 101.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Mungeam House John Street, Rochester, Medway Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £84,000 | 2015-05-28 | £125,307 |
| 6 Mungeam House John Street, Rochester, Medway Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2014-07-01 | £134,246 |
| 6 Mungeam House John Street, Rochester, Medway Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £36,000 | 2002-09-10 | £85,489 |
| 14 Mungeam House John Street, Rochester, Medway Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £21,000 | 1999-11-09 | £84,939 |
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 31 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Other | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| 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 | 178 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Infant School Holcombe Road , ME1 2HU | 3out of 4 | 833 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 | 1,227 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Infant School 4 New Street , ME4 6RH | 3out of 4 | 1,431 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Delce Academy The Tideway , ME1 2NJ | - not rated | 1,531 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 943 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School Ordnance Street , ME4 6SG | 3out of 4 | 1,315 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rochester Grammar School Maidstone Road , ME1 3BY | 4out of 4 | 1,470 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School Maidstone Road , ME1 3EL | 4out of 4 | 1,634 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Thomas Aveling School Arethusa Road , ME1 2UW | 3out of 4 | 2,348 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 | 3,338 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 | 235 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochester Independent College Star Hill , ME1 1XF | - not rated | 453 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School and College 10-13 New Road , Rochester ME1 1BG | - not rated | 585 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's School, Rochester Satis House , Boley Hill ME1 1TE | - not rated | 668 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Skies School 126 Maidstone Road , ME4 6DQ | - not rated | 1,801 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shozna | Shozna, 153-155 Maidstone Road | 104 yd | |
| Rochester Independent College | 33-39 Star Hill, Rochester | 350 yd | |
| Legends | 14 Victoria Street, Rochester | 351 yd | |
| Playopolis UK | 2 Star Hill, Rochester | 407 yd | |
| Cumin Club | 188 High Street, Rochester | 418 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Man Of Kent Ale House | Man Of Kent, 6-8 John Street | 128 yd | |
| The Granville Arms PH | Granville Arms, 83 Maidstone Road | 188 yd | |
| The Rising Sun | 6 Delce Road, Rochester | 285 yd | |
| Three Sheets To The Wind Ltd | 173 High Street, Rochester | 443 yd | |
| The Golden Lion | The Golden Lion, 147-149 High Street | 493 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester Fried Chicken Shop | 1 Cazeneuve Street, Rochester | 225 yd | |
| Pollo Cabana | 48 Delce Road, Rochester | 269 yd | |
| Rams Kebab House | 160 Rochester Avenue, Rochester | 309 yd | |
| Delce Fish Bar | 110 Delce Road, Rochester | 406 yd | |
| Cardamon Club | 114 Delce Road, Rochester | 406 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Londis | Local Supermarket, 179-181 Rochester Avenue | 357 yd | |
| Co-op | 1 Limehouse Wharf, Rochester | 875 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rochester Independent College 33-39 33-39 STAR HILL | 345 yd | |
| City Lawn Tennis Club Cornwall Road | tennis courts | 651 yd |
| Roffen Sports Club (Closed) NEW ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 661 yd |
| King'S School - Rochester SATIS HOUSE SATIS HOUSE BOLEY HILL | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 774 yd |
| St John Fisher Catholic School Sports Field The Fort | grass pitches | 803 yd |
| Fort Pitt Grammar School FORT PITT HILL | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 836 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 175.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.