Haven Close is in Rochester and in Rochester Upon Medway district. ME1 2LN 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 Haven Close, Rochester, ME1 2LN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME1 2NL, ME1 2QD, ME1 2LL, ME1 2NJ, ME1 2LJ, ME1 2LH, ME1 2NH, ME1 2LQ, ME1 2QE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ME1 2LN is primarily male, with 53.6% of the population 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 | 46.9% | 46.4% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -4.6% |
| Male | 53.1% | 53.6% | 0.5% | 49.0% | 4.6% |
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 | 34.3% | 36.7% | 2.4% | 37.9% | -1.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.2% | 46.9% | -0.3% | 44.2% | 2.7% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 2.7% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 8.4% | 0.7% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 5.3% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 | 48% | 42% | -6.0% | 48.4% | -6.4% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 34.1% | 0.8% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 18.1% | 5.2% | 12.7% | 5.4% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 4.3% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| 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 | 26.6% | 23.3% | -3.3% | 18.2% | 5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.6% | 13.5% | -4.1% | 9.6% | 3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23.2% | 14.8% | -8.4% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 4% | -1.2% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 13.5% | 3.2% | 16.9% | -3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.3% | 26.5% | 13.2% | 33.8% | -7.3% |
| Other | 3.9% | 4.5% | 0.6% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 5.8% | 4% | -1.8% | 1.1% | 2.9% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 0.4% | -2.3% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 85.7% | 84.7% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 3.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 83.7% 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 | 87.4% | 83.7% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 0.5% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 6.9% | 3.8% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.1% | 3.6% | -2.5% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.4% | 83.7% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 0.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 13% | 12.7% | 9.8% | 3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 1.4% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.2% | 0.4% | -7.8% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.8% | 76.7% | 1.1% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central Asia | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 13.8% | 13.5% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.3% | 37.2% | 4.1% |
| Christian | 48.2% | 46.2% | 2.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 6.5% | 6.5% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Haven Close was 49.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.6% lower than the Rochester East & Warren Wood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Haven Close has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 63 local areas in Rochester East & Warren Wood and the 332nd lowest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Haven Close, Rochester, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2009-09-04 | £269,596 |
| 3 Haven Close, Rochester, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £141,000 | 2006-06-23 | £292,509 |
| 2 Haven Close, Rochester, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £93,000 | 2002-08-29 | £274,885 |
| 3 Haven Close, Rochester, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £47,995 | 1997-10-20 | £276,385 |
ME1 2LN area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% 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 2LN 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 | 81 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delce Academy The Tideway , ME1 2NJ | - not rated | 221 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crest Infant School Fleet Road , ME1 2QA | 3out of 4 | 313 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 | 416 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Infant School Holcombe Road , ME1 2HU | 3out of 4 | 530 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Balfour Infant School Pattens Lane , ME1 2QT | 3out of 4 | 856 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 | 215 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School Maidstone Road , ME1 3EL | 4out of 4 | 436 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Thomas Aveling School Arethusa Road , ME1 2UW | 3out of 4 | 1,006 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School Ordnance Street , ME4 6SG | 3out of 4 | 1,244 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fort Pitt Grammar School Fort Pitt Hill , ME4 6TJ | 4out of 4 | 1,268 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MidKent College Medway Road , ME7 1FN | - not rated | 4,014 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 | 1,360 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Medway Secure Training Centre Sir Evelyn Road , ME1 3YB | - not rated | 1,417 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School and College 10-13 New Road , Rochester ME1 1BG | - not rated | 1,422 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochester Independent College Star Hill , ME1 1XF | - not rated | 1,457 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's School (Rochester) 24 - 26 Watts Avenue , ME1 1SA | - not rated | 1,467 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 | 641 yd | |
| Coffee Time | 168 Delce Road, Rochester | 884 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The George | The George, 344 City Way | 531 yd | |
| The Bell Inn | The Bell, 20-21 Cossack Street | 873 yd | |
| General At Sea | 1A Balfour Road, Chatham | 874 yd | |
| The General At Sea | The General At Sea PH, Flat | 874 yd | |
| Carpenters Arms | Carpenters Arms, 13 Cossack Street | 883 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairway House | Fairway Takeaway, 1 Leake House | 506 yd | |
| Mumma Soraya's | The George, 344 City Way | 530 yd | |
| MAIDSTONE ROAD FISH BAR | 210 Maidstone Road, Rochester | 600 yd | |
| HD Express | 212-214 Maidstone Road, Rochester | 609 yd | |
| Chips On The Hill | 141 Cecil Road, Rochester | 772 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Delce Academy THE TIDEWAY | grass pitches | 110 yd |
| The Rochester Grammar School MAIDSTONE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 310 yd |
| Sir Joseph Williamson'S Mathematical School MAIDSTONE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 512 yd |
| Balfour Recreation Ground ROSEBERY ROAD | grass pitches | 728 yd |
| Priestfields Priestfields | grass pitches | 730 yd |
| Sherwood Cricket Club SPORTS PAVILLION SPORTS PAVILLION CLOUDESLEY CLOSE | grass pitches | 808 yd |
| The Thomas Aveling School ARETHUSA ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 950 yd |
| St John Fisher Catholic School Sports Field The Fort | grass pitches | 985 yd |
| Warren Wood Primary Academy ARETHUSA ROAD | grass pitches | 985 yd |
| City Lawn Tennis Club Cornwall Road | tennis courts | 1,007 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 | 191.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.