Palm Drive, Rochester, ME1 2EZ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ME1 2EZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.3% 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	52.2%	54.3%	2.1%	51.0%	3.3%
Male	47.8%	45.7%	-2.1%	49.0%	-3.3%

Partnership Status

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	23.7%	32%	8.3%	37.9%	-5.9%
Married: Opposite sex	51.8%	45.7%	-6.1%	44.2%	1.5%
Separated	2.7%	1.6%	-1.1%	2.2%	-0.6%
Divorced	7%	5.5%	-1.5%	9.1%	-3.6%
Widowed	14.8%	15.3%	0.5%	6.1%	9.2%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	44.9%	40.2%	-4.7%	48.4%	-8.2%
Good health	29.1%	33.7%	4.6%	33.6%	0.1%
Fair health	9.3%	13%	3.7%	12.7%	0.3%
Bad health	11.1%	8.2%	-2.9%	4.0%	4.2%
Very bad health	5.6%	5%	-0.6%	1.2%	3.8%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	24.5%	27.8%	3.3%	18.2%	9.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.9%	10.6%	-1.3%	9.6%	1.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.4%	10.8%	-6.6%	13.4%	-2.6%
Apprenticeship	3.4%	4.6%	1.2%	5.3%	-0.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.7%	14.5%	3.8%	16.9%	-2.4%
Degree or Similar	27.1%	29%	1.9%	33.8%	-4.8%
Other	5.1%	2.8%	-2.3%	2.8%	0.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.5% 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	1.7%	3.4%	1.7%	1.1%	2.3%
Chinese	2.1%	2.7%	0.6%	0.7%	2.0%
Indian	10.3%	10.9%	0.6%	3.1%	7.8%
Pakistani	0%	1.5%	1.5%	2.7%	-1.2%
Other Asian	2.9%	3.1%	0.2%	1.6%	1.5%
Black African	3.5%	0.6%	-2.9%	2.5%	-1.9%
Black Caribbean	0.2%	0.6%	0.4%	1.0%	-0.4%
Other Black	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%	0.5%	-0.3%
Mixed White and Asian	2.5%	0.8%	-1.7%	0.8%	0.0%
Mixed White and African	1%	0%	-1.0%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.6%	1.9%	1.3%	0.9%	1.0%
Mixed Other	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.6%
White	74.4%	71.5%	-2.9%	81.4%	-9.9%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.1%	0.5%
Roma	0%	1%	1.0%	0.2%	0.8%
Arab	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.6%	-0.6%
Other	0%	1.1%	1.1%	1.6%	-0.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 85.1% 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	84.5%	85.1%	0.6%	83.2%	1.9%
European Union	2.3%	2.3%	0.0%	6.1%	-3.8%
Rest of Europe	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	3.5%	1%	-2.5%	2.7%	-1.7%
Middle East and Asia	8.9%	11.5%	2.6%	5.6%	5.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.6%	0.2%	-0.4%	1.3%	-1.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	83.5%	85.1%	1.6%	83.2%	1.9%
10+ Years	0.6%	11.6%	11.0%	9.8%	1.8%
5-10 Years	2.9%	0.6%	-2.3%	2.9%	-2.3%
2-5 Years	1.9%	1.5%	-0.4%	2.2%	-0.7%
Less than 2 years	11.1%	1.1%	-10.0%	1.9%	-0.8%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	80.5%	76.7%	3.8%
Ireland	1.1%	0.6%	0.5%
France	1%	0.3%	0.7%
Germany	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%
Poland	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%
Central and Western Africa	0.2%	0.3%	-0.1%
Southern Asia	1.7%	1.2%	0.5%
No passport held	14.9%	13.5%	1.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	34.7%	37.2%	-2.5%
Christian	38.2%	46.2%	-8.0%
Hindu	1.3%	1.7%	-0.4%
Muslim	6.3%	6.5%	-0.2%
Sikh	8.6%	0.9%	7.7%
Not answered	10.9%	6.0%	4.9%

Safety

Is Palm Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Palm Drive was 120.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.1% higher than the Fort Horsted average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Palm Drive has the 10th highest crime rate of 60 local areas in Fort Horsted and the 222nd highest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 55.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.2%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£51,200

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in ME1 2EZ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Palm Drive are based on 6 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Medway.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Palm Drive, Rochester, ME1 2EZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for ME1 2EZ

Average Price
£93,783

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£93,783

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Palm Drive

Average Price
£98,329

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£98,329

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Palm DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Flat 7 Richard Howe House Palm Drive, Rochester, Medway Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£83,250	2024-03-26	£90,430
Flat 10 Richard Howe House Palm Drive, Rochester, Medway Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£64,000	2023-09-08	£66,472
Flat 5 Richard Howe House Palm Drive, Rochester, Medway Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£90,000	2021-09-30	£97,762
Flat 17 Richard Howe House Palm Drive, Rochester, Medway Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£177,500	2019-05-10	£206,082
Flat 19 Richard Howe House Palm Drive, Rochester, Medway Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£36,250	2015-11-20	£50,235

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for ME1 2EZ

Employment

ME1 2EZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 2EZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	143
Full-Time Employee	127
Part-Time Employee	41
Self-Employed	38
Looking after home or family	24
Student (economically inactive)	22
Long-Term Sick or disabled	15
Other	13
Unemployed	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4

Employment Industry

Education	43
Human health and social work activities	34
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	31
Manufacturing	22
Construction	18
Financial and insurance activities	17
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	14
Accommodation and food service activities	11
Other	8
Transport and storage	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Information and communication	5
Administrative and support service activities	4
Real estate activities	3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Delce Academy The Tideway , ME1 2NJ	- not rated	490 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Warren Wood Primary Academy Arethusa Road , ME1 2UR	2out of 4	534 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Crest Infant School Fleet Road , ME1 2QA	3out of 4	554 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St William of Perth Roman Catholic Primary School Canon Close , Maidstone Road ME1 3EN	3out of 4	823 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Balfour Infant School Pattens Lane , ME1 2QT	3out of 4	972 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Thomas Aveling School Arethusa Road , ME1 2UW	3out of 4	400 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School Maidstone Road , ME1 3EL	4out of 4	425 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
The Rochester Grammar School Maidstone Road , ME1 3BY	4out of 4	495 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Holcombe Grammar School Holcombe , Maidstone Road ME4 6JB	3out of 4	1,341 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School Ordnance Street , ME4 6SG	3out of 4	1,711 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	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	4,506 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Medway Secure Training Centre Sir Evelyn Road , ME1 3YB	- not rated	836 yd	Secure units	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Blue Skies School 126 Maidstone Road , ME4 6DQ	- not rated	1,657 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Trinity School and College 10-13 New Road , Rochester ME1 1BG	- not rated	2,029 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Andrew's School (Rochester) 24 - 26 Watts Avenue , ME1 1SA	- not rated	2,060 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Rochester Independent College Star Hill , ME1 1XF	- not rated	2,073 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
St Justus Church Hall	The Fairway, Rochester	149 yd
Prison Advice And Care Trust	Hmp Rochester, Fort Road	728 yd
Visits Centre Snack Bar	Hmp Rochester, Fort Road	728 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The George	The George, 344 City Way	475 yd
Holcombe Sports Club	Curtis Way, Rochester	927 yd
The Huntsman	The Huntsman PH, The Huntsman	945 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Fairway House	Fairway Takeaway, 1 Leake House	150 yd
HD Express	212-214 Maidstone Road, Rochester	370 yd
MAIDSTONE ROAD FISH BAR	210 Maidstone Road, Rochester	371 yd
Mumma Soraya's	The George, 344 City Way	479 yd
Papas Fish Bar	1 Beatty Road, Rochester	642 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
The Thomas Aveling School ARETHUSA ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	331 yd
Warren Wood Primary Academy ARETHUSA ROAD	grass pitches	401 yd
Delce Academy THE TIDEWAY	grass pitches	511 yd
Sir Joseph Williamson'S Mathematical School MAIDSTONE ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool	559 yd
The Rochester Grammar School MAIDSTONE ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	586 yd
Hmp Rochester Young Offenders Institute (Closed) Sir Evelyn Road	grass pitches	650 yd
Sherwood Cricket Club SPORTS PAVILLION SPORTS PAVILLION CLOUDESLEY CLOSE	grass pitches	668 yd
Hmp Cookham Wood SIR EVELYN ROAD	artificial grass pitch	728 yd
Hmp Rochester	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	767 yd
Holcombe Hockey And Sports Club Marconi Way	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	938 yd

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	0.0%
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/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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	50.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	47.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	73.72 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	73.72 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	12.4 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	12.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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

Overview of ME1 2EZ