Bumbles Close, Rochester, ME1 2TY

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ME1 2TY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	47.4%	50.2%	2.8%	51.0%	-0.8%
Male	52.6%	49.8%	-2.8%	49.0%	0.8%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of ME1 2TY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.6% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	26.3%	29%	2.7%	37.9%	-8.9%
Married: Opposite sex	62.2%	58.6%	-3.6%	44.2%	14.4%
Separated	1%	1.7%	0.7%	2.2%	-0.5%
Divorced	3.9%	4.4%	0.5%	9.1%	-4.7%
Widowed	6.6%	6.4%	-0.2%	6.1%	0.3%

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	34.4%	43.4%	9.0%	48.4%	-5.0%
Good health	44.9%	34.3%	-10.6%	33.6%	0.7%
Fair health	16.8%	19.3%	2.5%	12.7%	6.6%
Bad health	3.1%	1.8%	-1.3%	4.0%	-2.2%
Very bad health	0.9%	1.2%	0.3%	1.2%	0.0%

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	20.4%	15%	-5.4%	18.2%	-3.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.1%	8.8%	-7.3%	9.6%	-0.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.5%	13.6%	-1.9%	13.4%	0.2%
Apprenticeship	5.3%	8.2%	2.9%	5.3%	2.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.5%	18%	3.5%	16.9%	1.1%
Degree or Similar	22%	32.7%	10.7%	33.8%	-1.1%
Other	6.3%	3.7%	-2.6%	2.8%	0.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.6% 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	0%	1.5%	1.5%	1.1%	0.4%
Indian	19.9%	14%	-5.9%	3.1%	10.9%
Pakistani	0%	0.6%	0.6%	2.7%	-2.1%
Other Asian	2.8%	0.9%	-1.9%	1.6%	-0.7%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	1.0%	-0.4%
Other Black	0%	1.5%	1.5%	0.5%	1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.4%	0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.9%	-0.3%
Mixed Other	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	75.9%	73.6%	-2.3%	81.4%	-7.8%
Other	0%	6.1%	6.1%	1.6%	4.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 87.8% 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	88.1%	87.8%	-0.3%	83.2%	4.6%
European Union	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	6.1%	-5.5%
Africa	1.4%	2.1%	0.7%	2.7%	-0.6%
Middle East and Asia	9.4%	9.4%	0.0%	5.6%	3.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	88.1%	87.8%	-0.3%	83.2%	4.6%
10+ Years	0.6%	11.9%	11.3%	9.8%	2.1%
2-5 Years	1.4%	0.3%	-1.1%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	9.9%	0%	-9.9%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	87.2%	76.7%	10.5%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
No passport held	12.2%	13.5%	-1.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	29.8%	37.2%	-7.4%
Christian	42.9%	46.2%	-3.3%
Hindu	3.3%	1.7%	1.6%
Muslim	4%	6.5%	-2.5%
Sikh	14.3%	0.9%	13.4%
Other religion	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Not answered	5.2%	6.0%	-0.8%

Safety

Is Bumbles Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bumbles Close was 16.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.0% lower than the Fort Horsted average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Bumbles Close has the 7th lowest crime rate of 60 local areas in Fort Horsted and the 84th lowest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.2%.

🔎 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 2TY, 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 Bumbles Close are based on 8 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 Bumbles Close, Rochester, ME1 2TY

Estimated Average Property Prices for ME1 2TY

Average Price
£462,056

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£462,056

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Bumbles Close

Average Price
£521,197

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£521,197

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Bumbles CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
1 Bumbles Close, Rochester, Medway Detached, an established residential building	£475,000	2023-11-30	£491,632
7 Bumbles Close, Rochester, Medway Detached, an established residential building	£320,000	2021-06-30	£378,353
6 Bumbles Close, Rochester, Medway Detached, an established residential building	£320,000	2016-03-24	£468,122
2 Bumbles Close, Rochester, Medway Detached, an established residential building	£377,500	2015-11-18	£574,830
6 Bumbles Close, Rochester, Medway Detached, an established residential building	£228,000	2009-10-14	£502,500

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for ME1 2TY

Employment

ME1 2TY 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 2TY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	105
Full-Time Employee	90
Part-Time Employee	26
Self-Employed	26
Looking after home or family	17
Student (economically inactive)	16
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	8
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Unemployed	4
Other	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	27
Education	25
Human health and social work activities	19
Construction	17
Professional, scientific and technical activities	12
Transport and storage	12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	11
Other	10
Financial and insurance activities	8
Administrative and support service activities	7
Manufacturing	6
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Real estate activities	1
Information and communication	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Warren Wood Primary Academy Arethusa Road , ME1 2UR	2out of 4	230 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Crest Infant School Fleet Road , ME1 2QA	3out of 4	1,088 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Delce Academy The Tideway , ME1 2NJ	- not rated	1,103 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Balfour Infant School Pattens Lane , ME1 2QT	3out of 4	1,135 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
New Horizons Children's Academy Park Crescent , ME4 6NR	3out of 4	1,152 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	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	409 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Holcombe Grammar School Holcombe , Maidstone Road ME4 6JB	3out of 4	1,092 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School Maidstone Road , ME1 3EL	4out of 4	1,183 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
The Rochester Grammar School Maidstone Road , ME1 3BY	4out of 4	1,235 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Walderslade Girls' School Bradfields Avenue , Walderslade ME5 0LE	2out of 4	1,955 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	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	4,777 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	862 yd	Secure units	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Rowans Silverbank , Churchill Avenue ME5 0LB	4out of 4	1,700 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Blue Skies School 126 Maidstone Road , ME4 6DQ	- not rated	1,821 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bradfields Academy Churchill Avenue , ME5 0LB	4out of 4	1,909 yd	Academy special converter	No	Mixed	More About School
INSPIRE Free Special School Churchill Avenue , ME5 0LB	3out of 4	1,909 yd	Free schools special	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
Rogallo Place, ABM Catering	Rogallo Place, Pilots View	749 yd
St Justus Church Hall	The Fairway, Rochester	856 yd
Kidzone	Kids Zone, 661 Maidstone Road	922 yd
Kings Rochester Sports Centre	601 Maidstone Road, Rochester	957 yd
Eurest C/o Royal Mail	Royal Mail Streamline, Fort Bridgewood	1,024 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Holcombe Sports Club	Curtis Way, Rochester	541 yd
The Huntsman	The Huntsman PH, The Huntsman	856 yd
The George	The George, 344 City Way	860 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Papas Fish Bar	1 Beatty Road, Rochester	342 yd
The Gurkha's Way	57 Orion Road, Rochester	437 yd
Cappadocia Fish & Chips Kebab	59 Orion Road, Rochester	442 yd
Que & Brew Smokehouse	The Huntsman, 106 Pattens Lane	856 yd
Sealand Fish And Chips	108 Pattens Lane, Rochester	859 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Home Bargains	Unit E2, Horsted Retail Park		1,005 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Warren Wood Primary Academy ARETHUSA ROAD	grass pitches	367 yd
Holcombe Hockey And Sports Club Marconi Way	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	552 yd
The Thomas Aveling School ARETHUSA ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	552 yd
Kings Rochester Sports Centre MAIDSTONE ROAD	health and fitness suite, tennis courts	841 yd
Horstead Junior School Playing Field VALE DRIVE	athletics tracks, grass pitches	892 yd
Rochester Health Club MAIDSTONE ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	925 yd
Park Club Chatham SNODHURST BOTTOM SNODHURST BOTTOM WALDERSLADE ROAD	health and fitness suite, squash courts	998 yd
Bishop Of Rochester Academy (Closed) Letchworth Avenue		1,031 yd
Holcombe Grammar School HOLCOMBE HOLCOMBE MAIDSTONE ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	1,047 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	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	71.4%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	42.9%

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	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	145.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	21 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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

Overview of ME1 2TY