Pattens Lane is in Rochester and in Rochester Upon Medway district. ME1 2RB 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 2RB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME1 2RS, ME1 2RE, ME1 2QY, ME1 2QR, ME1 2RF, ME4 6LA, ME1 2RD, ME1 2RY, ME4 6JS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ME1 2RB 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 26.6% lower than the Fort Horsted average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pattens Lane has the 21st 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 29.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 Pattens Lane, Rochester, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2019-01-25 | £417,500 |
| 78 Pattens Lane, Rochester, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2018-02-09 | £481,975 |
| 56 Pattens Lane, Rochester, Medway Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2016-08-11 | £512,617 |
| 74 Pattens Lane, Rochester, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2016-06-16 | £412,707 |
| 80 Pattens Lane, Rochester, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £318,000 | 2015-04-17 | £543,747 |
| 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 | 3out of 4 | 178 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crest Infant School Fleet Road , ME1 2QA | 3out of 4 | 529 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Balfour Junior School Balfour Road , ME4 6QX | 3out of 4 | 559 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Delce Academy The Tideway , ME1 2NJ | - not rated | 643 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warren Wood Primary Academy Arethusa Road , ME1 2UR | 2out of 4 | 817 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 604 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Rochester Grammar School Maidstone Road , ME1 3BY | 4out of 4 | 951 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Thomas Aveling School Arethusa Road , ME1 2UW | 3out of 4 | 957 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School Maidstone Road , ME1 3EL | 4out of 4 | 1,082 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School Ordnance Street , ME4 6SG | 3out of 4 | 1,122 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MidKent College Medway Road , ME7 1FN | - not rated | 3,830 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 | 883 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Medway Secure Training Centre Sir Evelyn Road , ME1 3YB | - not rated | 1,570 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School and College 10-13 New Road , Rochester ME1 1BG | - not rated | 1,753 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochester Independent College Star Hill , ME1 1XF | - not rated | 1,855 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rowans Silverbank , Churchill Avenue ME5 0LB | 4out of 4 | 1,927 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | 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 | 565 yd | |
| Chatham Bowling Club | Palmerston Road, Chatham | 830 yd | |
| St Justus Church Hall | The Fairway, Rochester | 985 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Huntsman | The Huntsman PH, The Huntsman | 241 yd | |
| The George | The George, 344 City Way | 391 yd | |
| General At Sea | 1A Balfour Road, Chatham | 482 yd | |
| The General At Sea | The General At Sea PH, Flat | 484 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sealand Fish And Chips | 108 Pattens Lane, Rochester | 234 yd | |
| Que & Brew Smokehouse | The Huntsman, 106 Pattens Lane | 241 yd | |
| Mumma Soraya's | The George, 344 City Way | 389 yd | |
| Papas Fish Bar | 1 Beatty Road, Rochester | 615 yd | |
| Fairway House | Fairway Takeaway, 1 Leake House | 894 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Balfour Recreation Ground ROSEBERY ROAD | grass pitches | 389 yd |
| Maidstone Road Sports Ground Bournville Avenue | grass pitches | 516 yd |
| Bishop Of Rochester Academy (Closed) Letchworth Avenue | 589 yd | |
| Holcombe Grammar School HOLCOMBE HOLCOMBE MAIDSTONE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 603 yd |
| Delce Academy THE TIDEWAY | grass pitches | 787 yd |
| Warren Wood Primary Academy ARETHUSA ROAD | grass pitches | 878 yd |
| The Thomas Aveling School ARETHUSA ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,024 yd |
| The Rochester Grammar School MAIDSTONE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,090 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 | 179.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.