Farmdale Avenue is in Rochester and in Rochester Upon Medway district. ME1 3HT 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 Farmdale Avenue, Rochester, ME1 3HT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME1 3HU, ME1 3HR, ME1 3HA, ME1 3GY, ME1 3LG, ME1 3HZ, ME1 3LQ, ME1 3HY, ME1 3HX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ME1 3HT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 50.9% | 1.5% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 50.6% | 49.1% | -1.5% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 | 25.8% | 25.6% | -0.2% | 37.9% | -12.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.5% | 48.8% | 1.3% | 44.2% | 4.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 4.2% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 16.3% | 14.9% | -1.4% | 9.1% | 5.8% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 5.2% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 | 39.3% | 39.7% | 0.4% | 48.4% | -8.7% |
| Good health | 39.1% | 38.5% | -0.6% | 33.6% | 4.9% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 16.8% | 1.1% | 12.7% | 4.1% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 4.4% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 25.4% | 24.9% | -0.5% | 18.2% | 6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 12.8% | -2.5% | 9.6% | 3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 12.1% | -5.9% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 6.6% | 1.9% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 18% | 4.4% | 16.9% | 1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.9% | 23.5% | 6.6% | 33.8% | -10.3% |
| Other | 6.1% | 2.1% | -4.0% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.3% 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 | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 93.5% | 95.3% | 1.8% | 81.4% | 13.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 92.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92% | 92.4% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 9.2% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 5.9% | 3.5% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 4.1% | 0% | -4.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.4% | 92.4% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 9.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.7% | 0.3% | -7.4% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.1% | 76.7% | 2.4% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 16.8% | 13.5% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.9% | 37.2% | 0.7% |
| Christian | 52.4% | 46.2% | 6.2% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Farmdale Avenue was 81.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.2% lower than the Rochester East & Warren Wood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Farmdale Avenue has the 29th highest crime rate of 63 local areas in Rochester East & Warren Wood and the 325th highest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -18.1%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 Farmdale Avenue, Rochester, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2023-09-08 | £314,737 |
| 34 Farmdale Avenue, Rochester, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2023-08-17 | £381,028 |
| 32 Farmdale Avenue, Rochester, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2023-03-23 | £259,693 |
| 41 Farmdale Avenue, Rochester, Medway Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2023-02-16 | £427,125 |
| 41 Farmdale Avenue, Rochester, Medway Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2006-08-25 | £487,965 |
ME1 3HT area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 25% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
ME1 3HT 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in ME1 3HT area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 95 |
| Full-Time Employee | 81 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Construction | 27 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Education | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 380 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 | 1,359 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedar Children's Academy Cedar Road , Strood ME2 2JP | 3out of 4 | 1,561 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Infant School Holcombe Road , ME1 2HU | 3out of 4 | 1,796 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Delce Academy The Tideway , ME1 2NJ | - not rated | 1,950 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 | 1,549 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Rochester Grammar School Maidstone Road , ME1 3BY | 4out of 4 | 1,642 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Thomas Aveling School Arethusa Road , ME1 2UW | 3out of 4 | 2,235 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fort Pitt Grammar School Fort Pitt Hill , ME4 6TJ | 4out of 4 | 2,567 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Strood Academy Carnation Road , Strood ME2 2SX | 3out of 4 | 2,680 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 5,199 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 | 1,732 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manorway Independent School The Old St Justus Church , Strood ME2 2HG | - not rated | 2,035 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Medway Secure Training Centre Sir Evelyn Road , ME1 3YB | - not rated | 2,095 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's School, Rochester Satis House , Boley Hill ME1 1TE | - not rated | 2,142 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochester Independent College Star Hill , ME1 1XF | - not rated | 2,295 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly's Kitchen | Medway Bridge Marina, Manor Lane | 227 yd | |
| Friendly Bean | Borstal Baptist Church, 128 Borstal Street | 405 yd | |
| Hollywood Bowl | Medway Valley Leisure Park, Chariot Way | 648 yd | |
| The Waters Edge | Medway Valley Leisure Park, Chariot Way | 648 yd | |
| Creams | Medway Valley Leisure Park, Chariot Way | 648 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buzz Bingo | Gala Coral, Gala Clubs | 706 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Valley Takeaway | 110 Borstal Street, Borstal | 408 yd | |
| Borstal Fish Bar | 110C Borstal Street, Borstal | 408 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Borstal Recreational Ground Manor Lane | grass pitches | 109 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Medway) CHARIOT WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 809 yd |
| Snowpark At Diggerland (Closed) Roman Way | ski slopes | 906 yd |
| Priestfields Priestfields | grass pitches | 1,041 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 | 50 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 83.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.