Gun Tower Mews is in Rochester and in Medway district. ME1 3GU is located in the Rochester West & Borstal electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rochester and Strood. This postcode has been in use since 2001-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Gun Tower Mews, Rochester, ME1 3GU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME1 1UW, ME1 3GX, ME1 1UN, ME1 1UP, ME1 3BJ, ME1 3BH, ME1 3EP, ME1 3EU, ME1 3ER.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ME1 3GU has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.6% of the population 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 | 58.1% | 56.6% | -1.5% | 51.0% | 5.6% |
| Male | 41.9% | 43.4% | 1.5% | 49.0% | -5.6% |
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 | 27.7% | 35.6% | 7.9% | 37.9% | -2.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.8% | 32.6% | -9.2% | 44.2% | -11.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 3.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 14.1% | 18.9% | 4.8% | 9.1% | 9.8% |
| Widowed | 13.3% | 8.7% | -4.6% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
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 | 50.5% | 49.5% | -1.0% | 48.4% | 1.1% |
| Good health | 27.7% | 33.9% | 6.2% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 15.9% | 11.5% | -4.4% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 5.1% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 21.7% | 15.5% | -6.2% | 18.2% | -2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8% | 7.9% | -0.1% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.4% | 11.7% | -0.7% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 4.9% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 17% | 3.7% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.9% | 41.1% | 4.2% | 33.8% | 7.3% |
| Other | 4.4% | 1.9% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 93.1% | 92.5% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 11.1% |
| Other | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 87.4% 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 | 92% | 87.4% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 4.2% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 6.8% | 4.0% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 2% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 2% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.7% | 87.1% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 3.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 8.5% | 7.1% | 9.8% | -1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.2% | 1.7% | -4.5% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.6% | 76.7% | 1.9% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 11.4% | 13.5% | -2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41% | 37.2% | 3.8% |
| Christian | 50.5% | 46.2% | 4.3% |
| Jewish | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gun Tower Mews was 179.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 110.4% higher than the Rochester East & Warren Wood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gun Tower Mews has the 10th highest crime rate of 63 local areas in Rochester East & Warren Wood and the 106th highest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 76.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 122.6%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Gun Tower Mews, Rochester, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £532,500 | 2024-11-28 | £557,539 |
| 26 Gun Tower Mews, Rochester, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2024-01-25 | £563,160 |
| 2 Gun Tower Mews, Rochester, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2023-02-15 | £522,608 |
| 29 Gun Tower Mews, Rochester, Medway Detached, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2022-09-30 | £766,785 |
| 24 Gun Tower Mews, Rochester, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2022-09-02 | £532,979 |
| Full-Time Employee | 104 |
| Retired | 76 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Education | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Margaret's at Troy Town CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School King Street , ME1 1YF | 3out of 4 | 627 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Infant School Holcombe Road , ME1 2HU | 3out of 4 | 858 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St William of Perth Roman Catholic Primary School Canon Close , Maidstone Road ME1 3EN | 3out of 4 | 1,015 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Delce Academy The Tideway , ME1 2NJ | - not rated | 1,477 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crest Infant School Fleet Road , ME1 2QA | 3out of 4 | 1,535 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Pitt Grammar School Fort Pitt Hill , ME4 6TJ | 4out of 4 | 1,298 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Rochester Grammar School Maidstone Road , ME1 3BY | 4out of 4 | 1,327 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School Maidstone Road , ME1 3EL | 4out of 4 | 1,443 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School Ordnance Street , ME4 6SG | 3out of 4 | 1,620 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Thomas Aveling School Arethusa Road , ME1 2UW | 3out of 4 | 2,221 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 | 3,788 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's School (Rochester) 24 - 26 Watts Avenue , ME1 1SA | - not rated | 338 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's School, Rochester Satis House , Boley Hill ME1 1TE | - not rated | 868 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochester Independent College Star Hill , ME1 1XF | - not rated | 895 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School and College 10-13 New Road , Rochester ME1 1BG | - not rated | 1,011 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manorway Independent School The Old St Justus Church , Strood ME2 2HG | - not rated | 1,875 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shozna | Shozna, 153-155 Maidstone Road | 350 yd | |
| Legends | 14 Victoria Street, Rochester | 767 yd | |
| Coffee Time | 168 Delce Road, Rochester | 791 yd | |
| Rochester Independent College | 33-39 Star Hill, Rochester | 798 yd | |
| Playopolis UK | 2 Star Hill, Rochester | 824 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Whod Ha Thot It | Whod Ha Thought It, 9 Baker Street | 368 yd | |
| The Granville Arms PH | Granville Arms, 83 Maidstone Road | 512 yd | |
| The Man Of Kent Ale House | Man Of Kent, 6-8 John Street | 568 yd | |
| The Bell Inn | The Bell, 20-21 Cossack Street | 706 yd | |
| The Rising Sun | 6 Delce Road, Rochester | 734 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rams Kebab House | 160 Rochester Avenue, Rochester | 639 yd | |
| Rochester Fried Chicken Shop | 1 Cazeneuve Street, Rochester | 653 yd | |
| Pollo Cabana | 48 Delce Road, Rochester | 701 yd | |
| Delce Fish Bar | 110 Delce Road, Rochester | 706 yd | |
| Cardamon Club | 114 Delce Road, Rochester | 707 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Londis | Local Supermarket, 179-181 Rochester Avenue | 696 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| City Lawn Tennis Club Cornwall Road | tennis courts | 302 yd |
| Rochester Independent College 33-39 33-39 STAR HILL | 794 yd | |
| King'S School - Rochester SATIS HOUSE SATIS HOUSE BOLEY HILL | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 901 yd |
| Priestfields Priestfields | grass pitches | 996 yd |
| St John Fisher Catholic School Sports Field The Fort | grass pitches | 1,082 yd |
| Roffen Sports Club (Closed) NEW ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,088 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 35 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 32.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 49.39 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 49.39 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.