Association Walk is in Rochester and in Medway district. ME1 2XB 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 Association Walk, Rochester, ME1 2XB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME1 2XD, ME1 2XF, ME1 2UZ, ME1 2UG, ME1 2XA, ME1 2XE, ME1 2UQ, ME1 2UH, ME1 2BT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ME1 2XB is primarily male, with 56.6% 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 | 46.1% | 43.4% | -2.7% | 51.0% | -7.6% |
| Male | 53.9% | 56.6% | 2.7% | 49.0% | 7.6% |
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 | 28.4% | 37.3% | 8.9% | 37.9% | -0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.1% | 35.5% | -1.6% | 44.2% | -8.7% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 3.7% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 18.8% | 17.5% | -1.3% | 9.1% | 8.4% |
| Widowed | 14.2% | 6% | -8.2% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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 | 30.9% | 36.7% | 5.8% | 48.4% | -11.7% |
| Good health | 41.7% | 34.3% | -7.4% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 20% | 18.5% | -1.5% | 12.7% | 5.8% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 8.5% | 2.0% | 4.0% | 4.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.6% | 24.7% | -14.9% | 18.2% | 6.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 17.7% | 5.0% | 9.6% | 8.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 14% | -2.8% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 7.9% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 12.6% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.2% | 20.9% | 10.7% | 33.8% | -12.9% |
| Other | 6.1% | 2.3% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.4% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.6% | 0.4% | -2.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.1% | 90.4% | -5.7% | 81.4% | 9.0% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
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 | 96.1% | 85.1% | -11.0% | 83.2% | 1.9% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 7.6% | 5.0% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 3.2% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.9% | 84.8% | -9.1% | 83.2% | 1.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.2% | 9.2% | 9.8% | -0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 5.2% | 4.8% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 0.4% | -3.9% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.4% | 76.7% | -10.3% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
| No passport held | 22.5% | 13.5% | 9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.6% | 37.2% | 1.4% |
| Christian | 56.6% | 46.2% | 10.4% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 1.2% | 6.0% | -4.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Association Walk was 78.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.4% lower than the Fort Horsted average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Association Walk has the 15th highest crime rate of 60 local areas in Fort Horsted and the 326th 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 rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Association Walk, Rochester, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2024-09-11 | £281,321 |
| 23 Association Walk, Rochester, Medway Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £147,500 | 2024-01-26 | £148,131 |
| 19 Association Walk, Rochester, Medway Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2019-12-19 | £162,089 |
| 10 Association Walk, Rochester, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2018-07-25 | £291,623 |
| 23 Association Walk, Rochester, Medway Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2015-12-21 | £142,469 |
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warren Wood Community Primary School and Language Unit Arethusa Road , ME1 2UR | - not rated | 399 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Warren Wood Primary School Arethusa Road , ME1 2UR | - not rated | 399 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Delce Academy The Tideway , ME1 2NJ | - not rated | 1,250 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Delce Academy The Tideway , ME1 2NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,250 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Delce Junior School The Tideway , ME1 2NJ | - not rated | 1,250 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Thomas Aveling School Arethusa Road , ME1 2UW | 3out of 4 | 431 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Thomas Aveling School Arethusa Road , ME1 2UW | - not rated | 431 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School Maidstone Road , ME1 3EL | 4out of 4 | 1,230 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School Maidstone Road , ME1 3EL | - not rated | 1,230 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Rochester Grammar School Maidstone Road , ME1 3BY | 3out of 4 | 1,325 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Restore 1 Kennington Road , SE1 7QP | - not rated | 659 yd | Academy secure 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| MidKent College Medway Road , ME7 1FN | - not rated | 4,904 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medway Secure Training Centre Sir Evelyn Road , ME1 3YB | - not rated | 659 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rowans Silverbank , Churchill Avenue ME5 0LB | 4out of 4 | 1,841 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rowans Silverbank , Churchill Avenue ME5 0LB | - not rated | 1,841 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Assessment and Tuition Service Churchill Avenue , Silverbank Park ME5 0LB | - not rated | 1,841 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradfields School Churchill Avenue , ME5 0LB | - not rated | 2,010 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kidzone | Kids Zone, 661 Maidstone Road | 572 yd | |
| Kings Rochester Sports Centre | 601 Maidstone Road, Rochester | 618 yd | |
| Eurest C/o Royal Mail | Royal Mail Streamline, Fort Bridgewood | 669 yd | |
| Rogallo Place, ABM Catering | Rogallo Place, Pilots View | 776 yd | |
| St Justus Church Hall | The Fairway, Rochester | 790 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holcombe Sports Club | Curtis Way, Rochester | 214 yd | |
| The George | The George, 344 City Way | 1,031 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cappadocia Fish & Chips Kebab | 59 Orion Road, Rochester | 114 yd | |
| The Gurkha's Way | 57 Orion Road, Rochester | 114 yd | |
| The Pop Inn | 681 Maidstone Road, Rochester | 605 yd | |
| Papas Fish Bar | 1 Beatty Road, Rochester | 638 yd | |
| Fairway House | Fairway Takeaway, 1 Leake House | 890 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Bargains | Unit E2, Horsted Retail Park | 954 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Holcombe Hockey And Sports Club Marconi Way | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 226 yd |
| Warren Wood Primary Academy ARETHUSA ROAD | grass pitches | 395 yd |
| The Thomas Aveling School ARETHUSA ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 437 yd |
| Kings Rochester Sports Centre MAIDSTONE ROAD | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 486 yd |
| Rochester Health Club MAIDSTONE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 577 yd |
| Hmp Rochester Young Offenders Institute (Closed) Sir Evelyn Road | grass pitches | 859 yd |
| Hmp Cookham Wood SIR EVELYN ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 912 yd |
| Horstead Junior School Playing Field VALE DRIVE | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 971 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 | 151.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.