City Way is in Rochester and in Rochester Upon Medway district. ME1 2BL 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 City Way, Rochester, ME1 2BL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME1 2BA, ME1 2XJ, ME1 2QW, ME1 2PQ, ME1 2BJ, ME1 2PE, ME1 2QP, ME1 2RZ, ME1 2BB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ME1 2BL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% 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 | 50.6% | 52.8% | 2.2% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 49.4% | 47.2% | -2.2% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of ME1 2BL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 23.3% | 27.6% | 4.3% | 37.9% | -10.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.6% | 56.7% | -5.9% | 44.2% | 12.5% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 9.1% | 1.8% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 5% | 5.9% | 0.9% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.8% | 47.5% | -4.3% | 48.4% | -0.9% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 38.3% | 3.5% | 33.6% | 4.7% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 12% | 1.6% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 15.6% | 10.9% | -4.7% | 18.2% | -7.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 8.6% | -4.8% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.8% | 17.9% | -1.9% | 13.4% | 4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 5.1% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 19.5% | 7.3% | 16.9% | 2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.9% | 34.2% | 6.3% | 33.8% | 0.4% |
| Other | 6.5% | 3.9% | -2.6% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.2% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 7.6% | 8.6% | 1.0% | 3.1% | 5.5% |
| Pakistani | 4% | 0.3% | -3.7% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 5.5% | 5.6% | 0.1% | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 2.1% | 0.6% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 73.5% | 72.2% | -1.3% | 81.4% | -9.2% |
| Other | 1.5% | 5.6% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 4.0% |
In this area, 82.5% 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 | 82.3% | 82.5% | 0.2% | 83.2% | -0.7% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 4.6% | 2.5% | -2.1% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.8% | 8.4% | -0.4% | 5.6% | 2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.3% | 81.2% | -1.1% | 83.2% | -2.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 14.8% | 13.6% | 9.8% | 5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 1.5% | -1.5% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 0.9% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 11% | 1.5% | -9.5% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83% | 76.7% | 6.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| North Africa | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 8.6% | 13.5% | -4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.2% | 37.2% | 1.0% |
| Christian | 33.2% | 46.2% | -13.0% |
| Hindu | 3.4% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Muslim | 4.9% | 6.5% | -1.6% |
| Sikh | 10.8% | 0.9% | 9.9% |
| Other religion | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around City Way was 174.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 104.1% higher than the Rochester East & Warren Wood average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
City Way has the 11th highest crime rate of 63 local areas in Rochester East & Warren Wood and the 121st highest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.3%.
Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 298 City Way, Rochester, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £502,500 | 2025-02-20 | £509,145 |
| 296 City Way, Rochester, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2022-04-14 | £367,115 |
| 310 City Way, Rochester, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2022-03-31 | £456,142 |
| 312 City Way, Rochester, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2020-08-04 | £412,396 |
| 294 City Way, Rochester, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2018-10-05 | £420,149 |
ME1 2BL area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% 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 2BL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 86 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Education | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crest Infant School Fleet Road , ME1 2QA | 3out of 4 | 197 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Delce Academy The Tideway , ME1 2NJ | - not rated | 308 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Balfour Infant School Pattens Lane , ME1 2QT | 3out of 4 | 430 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Balfour Junior School Balfour Road , ME4 6QX | 3out of 4 | 527 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Infant School Holcombe Road , ME1 2HU | 3out of 4 | 691 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 602 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School Maidstone Road , ME1 3EL | 4out of 4 | 791 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School Ordnance Street , ME4 6SG | 3out of 4 | 970 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Thomas Aveling School Arethusa Road , ME1 2UW | 3out of 4 | 1,030 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holcombe Grammar School Holcombe , Maidstone Road ME4 6JB | 3out of 4 | 1,048 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MidKent College Medway Road , ME7 1FN | - not rated | 3,764 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Skies School 126 Maidstone Road , ME4 6DQ | - not rated | 965 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School and College 10-13 New Road , Rochester ME1 1BG | - not rated | 1,406 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochester Independent College Star Hill , ME1 1XF | - not rated | 1,486 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Medway Secure Training Centre Sir Evelyn Road , ME1 3YB | - not rated | 1,573 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's School (Rochester) 24 - 26 Watts Avenue , ME1 1SA | - not rated | 1,675 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Justus Church Hall | The Fairway, Rochester | 841 yd | |
| Coffee Time | 168 Delce Road, Rochester | 946 yd | |
| Chatham Town Football Club | Maidstone Road Sports Ground, Bournville Avenue | 961 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The George | The George, 344 City Way | 341 yd | |
| General At Sea | 1A Balfour Road, Chatham | 464 yd | |
| The General At Sea | The General At Sea PH, Flat | 465 yd | |
| The Huntsman | The Huntsman PH, The Huntsman | 692 yd | |
| Carpenters Arms | Carpenters Arms, 13 Cossack Street | 970 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mumma Soraya's | The George, 344 City Way | 337 yd | |
| Sealand Fish And Chips | 108 Pattens Lane, Rochester | 686 yd | |
| Que & Brew Smokehouse | The Huntsman, 106 Pattens Lane | 692 yd | |
| Fairway House | Fairway Takeaway, 1 Leake House | 711 yd | |
| Chips On The Hill | 141 Cecil Road, Rochester | 863 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Balfour Recreation Ground ROSEBERY ROAD | grass pitches | 307 yd |
| Delce Academy THE TIDEWAY | grass pitches | 421 yd |
| The Rochester Grammar School MAIDSTONE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 728 yd |
| Maidstone Road Sports Ground Bournville Avenue | grass pitches | 869 yd |
| Sir Joseph Williamson'S Mathematical School MAIDSTONE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 904 yd |
| St John Fisher Catholic School Sports Field The Fort | grass pitches | 907 yd |
| St John Fisher Catholic School ORDNANCE STREET | 941 yd | |
| Warren Wood Primary Academy ARETHUSA ROAD | grass pitches | 976 yd |
| The Thomas Aveling School ARETHUSA ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,034 yd |
| Bishop Of Rochester Academy (Closed) Letchworth Avenue | 1,039 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 136.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.