Maidstone Road is in Rochester and in Rochester Upon Medway district. ME1 3LP 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 Maidstone Road, Rochester, ME1 3LP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME1 3PQ, ME1 3NZ, ME1 3PA, ME1 3QE, ME1 3PB, ME1 2LT, ME1 3AA, ME1 3QF, ME1 3ND.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ME1 3LP has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% 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 | 50.8% | 48.9% | -1.9% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 49.2% | 51.1% | 1.9% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
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 | 25.6% | 29.4% | 3.8% | 37.9% | -8.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.7% | 50.7% | -6.0% | 44.2% | 6.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.9% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 4.9% | 6.6% | 1.7% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 10.8% | 10.4% | -0.4% | 6.1% | 4.3% |
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 | 38.4% | 45.2% | 6.8% | 48.4% | -3.2% |
| Good health | 40.9% | 38.5% | -2.4% | 33.6% | 4.9% |
| Fair health | 16.9% | 11.1% | -5.8% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 4.8% | 2.3% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.5% | 22.1% | -9.4% | 18.2% | 3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 10.6% | -4.2% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 10.6% | -3.2% | 13.4% | -2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.9% | 8.7% | 1.8% | 5.3% | 3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 13.9% | 3.1% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.7% | 27.9% | 10.2% | 33.8% | -5.9% |
| Other | 4.4% | 6.3% | 1.9% | 2.8% | 3.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.2% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.7% | -1.4% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 88.4% | 85.5% | -2.9% | 81.4% | 4.1% |
| Other | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 89.2% 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 | 94.2% | 89.2% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 6.0% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 3.7% | 3.3% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.7% | 3.4% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.4% | 88.5% | -4.9% | 83.2% | 5.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7% | 7.0% | 9.8% | -2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 4.4% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.4% | 0% | -5.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.1% | 76.7% | 2.4% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 13.4% | 13.5% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.1% | 37.2% | 5.9% |
| Christian | 40.5% | 46.2% | -5.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 8.9% | 6.5% | 2.4% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Maidstone Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Rochester East & Warren Wood average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 224 Maidstone Road, Rochester, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2025-04-25 | £320,000 |
| 242 Maidstone Road, Rochester, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2023-09-29 | £359,752 |
| 236 Maidstone Road, Rochester, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2023-04-28 | £342,178 |
| 234 Maidstone Road, Rochester, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2023-02-20 | £315,317 |
| 242 Maidstone Road, Rochester, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2021-06-30 | £374,220 |
ME1 3LP area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 3LP 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Education | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delce Academy The Tideway , ME1 2NJ | - not rated | 697 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St William of Perth Roman Catholic Primary School Canon Close , Maidstone Road ME1 3EN | 3out of 4 | 724 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crest Infant School Fleet Road , ME1 2QA | 3out of 4 | 800 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Warren Wood Primary Academy Arethusa Road , ME1 2UR | 2out of 4 | 818 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Infant School Holcombe Road , ME1 2HU | 3out of 4 | 1,210 yd | Community school | 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 | 313 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Rochester Grammar School Maidstone Road , ME1 3BY | 4out of 4 | 517 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Thomas Aveling School Arethusa Road , ME1 2UW | 3out of 4 | 610 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holcombe Grammar School Holcombe , Maidstone Road ME4 6JB | 3out of 4 | 1,698 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School Ordnance Street , ME4 6SG | 3out of 4 | 1,936 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 | 4,724 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 | 743 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Skies School 126 Maidstone Road , ME4 6DQ | - not rated | 1,952 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's School (Rochester) 24 - 26 Watts Avenue , ME1 1SA | - not rated | 2,012 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School and College 10-13 New Road , Rochester ME1 1BG | - not rated | 2,120 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochester Independent College Star Hill , ME1 1XF | - not rated | 2,138 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Justus Church Hall | The Fairway, Rochester | 208 yd | |
| Prison Advice And Care Trust | Hmp Rochester, Fort Road | 429 yd | |
| Visits Centre Snack Bar | Hmp Rochester, Fort Road | 429 yd | |
| Eurest C/o Royal Mail | Royal Mail Streamline, Fort Bridgewood | 1,042 yd | |
| Kidzone | Kids Zone, 661 Maidstone Road | 1,075 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The George | The George, 344 City Way | 799 yd | |
| Holcombe Sports Club | Curtis Way, Rochester | 1,006 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| HD Express | 212-214 Maidstone Road, Rochester | 126 yd | |
| MAIDSTONE ROAD FISH BAR | 210 Maidstone Road, Rochester | 136 yd | |
| Fairway House | Fairway Takeaway, 1 Leake House | 295 yd | |
| The Gurkha's Way | 57 Orion Road, Rochester | 791 yd | |
| Cappadocia Fish & Chips Kebab | 59 Orion Road, Rochester | 796 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sherwood Cricket Club SPORTS PAVILLION SPORTS PAVILLION CLOUDESLEY CLOSE | grass pitches | 331 yd |
| Hmp Rochester Young Offenders Institute (Closed) Sir Evelyn Road | grass pitches | 362 yd |
| Sir Joseph Williamson'S Mathematical School MAIDSTONE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 365 yd |
| Hmp Rochester | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 416 yd |
| Hmp Cookham Wood SIR EVELYN ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 429 yd |
| The Thomas Aveling School ARETHUSA ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 474 yd |
| The Rochester Grammar School MAIDSTONE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 520 yd |
| Delce Academy THE TIDEWAY | grass pitches | 640 yd |
| Warren Wood Primary Academy ARETHUSA ROAD | grass pitches | 655 yd |
| Priestfields Priestfields | grass pitches | 804 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 | 97.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.3% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 126.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.