Manor Lane is in Rochester and in Rochester Upon Medway district. ME1 3HR 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 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Manor Lane, Rochester, ME1 3HR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME1 3HA, ME1 3HT, ME1 3HZ, ME1 3HU, ME1 3GY, ME1 3HX, ME1 3JN, ME1 3JA, ME1 3HY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ME1 3HR has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% of residents 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 | 45% | 49.7% | 4.7% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 55% | 50.3% | -4.7% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 | 35.7% | 34.3% | -1.4% | 37.9% | -3.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.2% | 42.2% | 2.0% | 44.2% | -2.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 5.3% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 11.7% | 0.1% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 6.2% | -1.2% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.5% | 48.5% | 1.0% | 48.4% | 0.1% |
| Good health | 39.9% | 37.8% | -2.1% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 9.2% | 9.1% | -0.1% | 12.7% | -3.6% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 3.2% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 10.5% | 11.3% | 0.8% | 18.2% | -6.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 10.1% | -3.8% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 14.8% | -1.6% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 4.6% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 14.8% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.7% | 41.2% | 3.5% | 33.8% | 7.4% |
| Other | 7.1% | 3.2% | -3.9% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 7.7% | 3.7% | -4.0% | 3.1% | 0.6% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 1.9% | 1.7% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 84.2% | 87.5% | 3.3% | 81.4% | 6.1% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 2% | 0.5% | -1.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 83.5% 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 | 79.2% | 83.5% | 4.3% | 83.2% | 0.3% |
| European Union | 5.7% | 7.5% | 1.8% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 7.4% | 2.7% | -4.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5% | 4.3% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.5% | 82.8% | 4.3% | 83.2% | -0.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 10.6% | 8.4% | 9.8% | 0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 5% | 3.7% | -1.3% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.9% | 1.1% | -9.8% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.1% | 76.7% | 8.4% |
| Ireland | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 4.5% | 13.5% | -9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.2% | 37.2% | -3.0% |
| Christian | 53.2% | 46.2% | 7.0% |
| Hindu | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Manor Lane was 133.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.7% higher than the Rochester East & Warren Wood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Manor Lane has the 17th highest crime rate of 63 local areas in Rochester East & Warren Wood and the 192nd highest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -19.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 58 Manor Lane, Rochester, Medway Detached, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2022-06-16 | £554,811 |
| 64 Manor Lane, Rochester, Medway Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2022-03-18 | £376,203 |
| 9 Manor Lane, Rochester, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2020-11-30 | £468,736 |
| 9 Manor Lane, Rochester, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2006-07-25 | £380,637 |
| 58 Manor Lane, Rochester, Medway Detached, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2002-12-04 | £213,563 |
ME1 3HR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 146 |
| Retired | 96 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 21 |
| Education | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Pilgrim School (A Church of England Primary With Nursery) Warwick Crescent , Borstal ME1 3LF | 4out of 4 | 357 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St William of Perth Roman Catholic Primary School Canon Close , Maidstone Road ME1 3EN | 3out of 4 | 1,223 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedar Children's Academy Cedar Road , Strood ME2 2JP | 3out of 4 | 1,632 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Infant School Holcombe Road , ME1 2HU | 3out of 4 | 1,669 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Delce Academy The Tideway , ME1 2NJ | - not rated | 1,813 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School Maidstone Road , ME1 3EL | 4out of 4 | 1,415 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Rochester Grammar School Maidstone Road , ME1 3BY | 4out of 4 | 1,506 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Thomas Aveling School Arethusa Road , ME1 2UW | 3out of 4 | 2,110 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fort Pitt Grammar School Fort Pitt Hill , ME4 6TJ | 4out of 4 | 2,449 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School Ordnance Street , ME4 6SG | 3out of 4 | 2,647 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 | 5,100 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 | 1,652 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Medway Secure Training Centre Sir Evelyn Road , ME1 3YB | - not rated | 1,991 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's School, Rochester Satis House , Boley Hill ME1 1TE | - not rated | 2,085 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manorway Independent School The Old St Justus Church , Strood ME2 2HG | - not rated | 2,087 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochester Independent College Star Hill , ME1 1XF | - not rated | 2,196 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friendly Bean | Borstal Baptist Church, 128 Borstal Street | 322 yd | |
| Kelly's Kitchen | Medway Bridge Marina, Manor Lane | 328 yd | |
| Hollywood Bowl | Medway Valley Leisure Park, Chariot Way | 766 yd | |
| The Waters Edge | Medway Valley Leisure Park, Chariot Way | 766 yd | |
| Creams | Medway Valley Leisure Park, Chariot Way | 766 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buzz Bingo | Gala Coral, Gala Clubs | 795 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Borstal Fish Bar | 110C Borstal Street, Borstal | 323 yd | |
| Happy Valley Takeaway | 110 Borstal Street, Borstal | 325 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Borstal Recreational Ground Manor Lane | grass pitches | 62 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Medway) CHARIOT WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 875 yd |
| Priestfields Priestfields | grass pitches | 905 yd |
| Snowpark At Diggerland (Closed) Roman Way | ski slopes | 972 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 | 101.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.