Pattens Lane is in Rochester and in Medway district. ME1 2RA 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 Lane, Rochester, ME1 2RA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME4 6JS, ME1 2RH, ME1 2SB, ME1 2RU, ME4 6JR, ME4 6JU, ME1 2RN, ME4 6LA, ME4 6JT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ME1 2RA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.7% | 51.7% | -2.0% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 46.3% | 48.3% | 2.0% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 | 27.6% | 32.7% | 5.1% | 37.9% | -5.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.7% | 47.6% | -3.1% | 44.2% | 3.4% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 1.9% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 12.1% | 12.3% | 0.2% | 9.1% | 3.2% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 5.6% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 | 46.6% | 47.9% | 1.3% | 48.4% | -0.5% |
| Good health | 35% | 34.8% | -0.2% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 11% | -2.3% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 4% | 5.2% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 17.6% | 11.9% | -5.7% | 18.2% | -6.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.4% | 12.2% | -6.2% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.4% | 15.6% | -2.8% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 7.8% | 1.5% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14% | 25.6% | 11.6% | 16.9% | 8.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.4% | 24.4% | 2.0% | 33.8% | -9.4% |
| Other | 2.9% | 2.6% | -0.3% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 7.1% | 4.5% | -2.6% | 3.1% | 1.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 2% | 3.3% | 1.3% | 2.5% | 0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 85.9% | 84.6% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 3.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 3% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, 87% 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 | 91.8% | 87% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 3.8% |
| European Union | 2% | 5.2% | 3.2% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 4.5% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.1% | 87.2% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 4.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 10.3% | 10.3% | 9.8% | 0.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.6% | 0% | -7.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.5% | 76.7% | 8.8% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 8.2% | 13.5% | -5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.2% | 37.2% | 6.0% |
| Christian | 42.2% | 46.2% | -4.0% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Sikh | 5.5% | 0.9% | 4.6% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pattens Lane was 61.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.7% lower than the Fort Horsted average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pattens Lane has the 23rd highest crime rate of 60 local areas in Fort Horsted and the 400th lowest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 110 Pattens Lane, Rochester, Medway Other, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2023-06-26 | £251,254 |
| 100 Pattens Lane, Rochester, Medway Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2011-12-09 | £686,052 |
| 110 Pattens Lane, Rochester, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2007-08-15 | £463,087 |
| 110 Pattens Lane, Rochester, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2004-05-10 | £226,304 |
| 110 Pattens Lane, Rochester, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £179,000 | 2003-10-13 | £425,338 |
| Full-Time Employee | 99 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balfour Infant School Pattens Lane , ME1 2QT | - not rated | 459 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Horizons Children's Academy Park Crescent , ME4 6NR | 3out of 4 | 469 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balfour Junior School Balfour Road , ME4 6QX | - not rated | 801 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Balfour Junior School Balfour Road , ME4 6QX | 3out of 4 | 801 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warren Wood Community Primary School and Language Unit Arethusa Road , ME1 2UR | - not rated | 851 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holcombe Grammar School Holcombe , Maidstone Road ME4 6JB | 3out of 4 | 264 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Chatham Grammar School for Boys Holcombe , Maidstone Road ME4 6JB | - not rated | 264 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Chatham South School Letchworth Avenue , ME4 6NT | - not rated | 431 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fort Luton High School for Boys Magpie Hall Road , ME4 5XL | - not rated | 1,048 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Thomas Aveling School Arethusa Road , ME1 2UW | 3out of 4 | 1,056 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Restore 1 Kennington Road , SE1 7QP | - not rated | 1,669 yd | Academy secure 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| MidKent College Medway Road , ME7 1FN | - not rated | 3,795 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 | 976 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redvers Centre Redvers Road , ME4 5UU | - not rated | 1,220 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rowans Silverbank , Churchill Avenue ME5 0LB | 4out of 4 | 1,560 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rowans Silverbank , Churchill Avenue ME5 0LB | - not rated | 1,560 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Assessment and Tuition Service Churchill Avenue , Silverbank Park ME5 0LB | - not rated | 1,560 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | 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 | 448 yd | |
| Chatham Bowling Club | Palmerston Road, Chatham | 610 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Huntsman | The Huntsman PH, The Huntsman | 3 yd | |
| The George | The George, 344 City Way | 561 yd | |
| General At Sea | 1A Balfour Road, Chatham | 670 yd | |
| The General At Sea | The General At Sea PH, Flat | 671 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Que & Brew Smokehouse | The Huntsman, 106 Pattens Lane | 3 yd | |
| Sealand Fish And Chips | 108 Pattens Lane, Rochester | 10 yd | |
| Papas Fish Bar | 1 Beatty Road, Rochester | 531 yd | |
| Mumma Soraya's | The George, 344 City Way | 560 yd | |
| Fairway House | Fairway Takeaway, 1 Leake House | 1,029 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bishop Of Rochester Academy (Closed) Letchworth Avenue | 372 yd | |
| Holcombe Grammar School HOLCOMBE HOLCOMBE MAIDSTONE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 388 yd |
| Maidstone Road Sports Ground Bournville Avenue | grass pitches | 463 yd |
| Balfour Recreation Ground ROSEBERY ROAD | grass pitches | 611 yd |
| Snodhurst Bottom SNODHURST BOTTOM SNODHURST BOTTOM WALDERSLADE ROAD | golf, grass pitches | 867 yd |
| Warren Wood Primary Academy ARETHUSA ROAD | grass pitches | 874 yd |
| Park Club Chatham SNODHURST BOTTOM SNODHURST BOTTOM WALDERSLADE ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 887 yd |
| Delce Academy THE TIDEWAY | grass pitches | 995 yd |
| The Thomas Aveling School ARETHUSA ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,055 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 113.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.