Pattens Place is in Rochester and in Medway district. ME1 2QW is located in the Fort Pitt 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 Pattens Place, Rochester, ME1 2QW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME1 2BA, ME1 2BL, ME1 2QP, ME1 2QL, ME1 2QT, ME1 2QU, ME1 2RZ, ME1 2XJ, ME1 2BJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ME1 2QW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.7% 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 | 51.5% | 53.7% | 2.2% | 51.0% | 2.7% |
| Male | 48.5% | 46.3% | -2.2% | 49.0% | -2.7% |
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 | 28.3% | 27.4% | -0.9% | 37.9% | -10.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.3% | 39.4% | -9.9% | 44.2% | -4.8% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 8.8% | 3.6% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 15.4% | 23.5% | 8.1% | 6.1% | 17.4% |
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 | 38.3% | 39% | 0.7% | 48.4% | -9.4% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 37.4% | 1.3% | 33.6% | 3.8% |
| Fair health | 18.7% | 17.4% | -1.3% | 12.7% | 4.7% |
| Bad health | 6% | 5.1% | -0.9% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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.
In the area around ME1 2QW this area, 34.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.1% | 34.1% | -3.0% | 18.2% | 15.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 8.8% | -3.1% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 13.3% | 0.4% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 4.2% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 10.1% | -0.4% | 16.9% | -6.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.8% | 24.4% | 6.6% | 33.8% | -9.4% |
| Other | 6.6% | 5.2% | -1.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.1% | 2.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% | 1.2% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 13% | 13.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | 10.4% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 2.3% | -0.7% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 79.2% | 77.2% | -2.0% | 81.4% | -4.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
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 | 89.8% | 85.1% | -4.7% | 83.2% | 1.9% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 4.8% | 3.0% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.2% | 6.7% | -0.5% | 5.6% | 1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.2% | 84.9% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 1.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 11.8% | 10.9% | 9.8% | 2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.3% | 0.8% | -8.5% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.4% | 76.7% | 1.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 18% | 13.5% | 4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.8% | 37.2% | -14.4% |
| Christian | 48.3% | 46.2% | 2.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 4.2% | 6.5% | -2.3% |
| Sikh | 13.5% | 0.9% | 12.6% |
| Not answered | 9.8% | 6.0% | 3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pattens Place was 72.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.3% lower than the Fort Horsted average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pattens Place has the 15th highest crime rate of 60 local areas in Fort Horsted and the 356th highest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.3%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Pattens Place, Rochester, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2022-03-18 | £236,121 |
| 16 Pattens Place, Rochester, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2015-11-13 | £239,890 |
| 23 Pattens Place, Rochester, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £132,000 | 2013-09-26 | £253,318 |
| 19 Pattens Place, Rochester, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2011-05-20 | £267,521 |
| 23 Pattens Place, Rochester, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £123,000 | 2006-04-20 | £252,074 |
ME1 2QW 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in ME1 2QW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 121 |
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crest Infant School Fleet Road , ME1 2QA | 3out of 4 | 311 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balfour Infant School Pattens Lane , ME1 2QT | 3out of 4 | 312 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Balfour Junior School Balfour Road , ME4 6QX | 3out of 4 | 415 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Delce Academy The Tideway , ME1 2NJ | - not rated | 429 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Infant School Holcombe Road , ME1 2HU | 3out of 4 | 771 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 | 730 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School Ordnance Street , ME4 6SG | 3out of 4 | 901 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School Maidstone Road , ME1 3EL | 4out of 4 | 914 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Holcombe Grammar School Holcombe , Maidstone Road ME4 6JB | 3out of 4 | 944 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Thomas Aveling School Arethusa Road , ME1 2UW | 3out of 4 | 1,082 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 | 3,687 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 | 848 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School and College 10-13 New Road , Rochester ME1 1BG | - not rated | 1,415 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochester Independent College Star Hill , ME1 1XF | - not rated | 1,507 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Medway Secure Training Centre Sir Evelyn Road , ME1 3YB | - not rated | 1,649 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's School (Rochester) 24 - 26 Watts Avenue , ME1 1SA | - not rated | 1,743 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chatham Town Football Club | Maidstone Road Sports Ground, Bournville Avenue | 842 yd | |
| St Justus Church Hall | The Fairway, Rochester | 940 yd | |
| Coffee Time | 168 Delce Road, Rochester | 989 yd | |
| Ela's Cakes | 55 Ordnance Street, Chatham | 1,072 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| General At Sea | 1A Balfour Road, Chatham | 346 yd | |
| The General At Sea | The General At Sea PH, Flat | 347 yd | |
| The George | The George, 344 City Way | 384 yd | |
| The Huntsman | The Huntsman PH, The Huntsman | 611 yd | |
| Carpenters Arms | Carpenters Arms, 13 Cossack Street | 1,020 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mumma Soraya's | The George, 344 City Way | 380 yd | |
| Sealand Fish And Chips | 108 Pattens Lane, Rochester | 605 yd | |
| Que & Brew Smokehouse | The Huntsman, 106 Pattens Lane | 611 yd | |
| Fairway House | Fairway Takeaway, 1 Leake House | 815 yd | |
| Papas Fish Bar | 1 Beatty Road, Rochester | 879 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Balfour Recreation Ground ROSEBERY ROAD | grass pitches | 186 yd |
| Delce Academy THE TIDEWAY | grass pitches | 549 yd |
| Maidstone Road Sports Ground Bournville Avenue | grass pitches | 745 yd |
| The Rochester Grammar School MAIDSTONE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 857 yd |
| St John Fisher Catholic School ORDNANCE STREET | 890 yd | |
| St John Fisher Catholic School Sports Field The Fort | grass pitches | 911 yd |
| Bishop Of Rochester Academy (Closed) Letchworth Avenue | 939 yd | |
| Holcombe Grammar School HOLCOMBE HOLCOMBE MAIDSTONE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 951 yd |
| Warren Wood Primary Academy ARETHUSA ROAD | grass pitches | 1,021 yd |
| Sir Joseph Williamson'S Mathematical School MAIDSTONE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,030 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 | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 91.7% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 97.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.