Horwood Close, Rochester, ME1 3LR

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ME1 3LR 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	61%	56.6%	-4.4%	51.0%	5.6%
Male	39%	43.4%	4.4%	49.0%	-5.6%

Partnership Status

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	23.1%	37.2%	14.1%	37.9%	-0.7%
Married: Opposite sex	43.8%	35.5%	-8.3%	44.2%	-8.7%
Married: Same sex	0.7%	0.3%	-0.4%	0.3%	0.0%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	1%	1.0%	0.1%	0.9%
Separated	0.7%	1%	0.3%	2.2%	-1.2%
Divorced	9.7%	5.7%	-4.0%	9.1%	-3.4%
Widowed	22.1%	19.3%	-2.8%	6.1%	13.2%

Health

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	32%	35.9%	3.9%	48.4%	-12.5%
Good health	35.7%	37.1%	1.4%	33.6%	3.5%
Fair health	18%	23.9%	5.9%	12.7%	11.2%
Bad health	10.4%	2.6%	-7.8%	4.0%	-1.4%
Very bad health	4%	0.6%	-3.4%	1.2%	-0.6%

Education and Qualifications

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.

In the area around ME1 3LR this area, 34.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	39.7%	34.5%	-5.2%	18.2%	16.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.8%	7.4%	-7.4%	9.6%	-2.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	11.4%	13.5%	2.1%	13.4%	0.1%
Apprenticeship	5.2%	5.1%	-0.1%	5.3%	-0.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	6.9%	11.5%	4.6%	16.9%	-5.4%
Degree or Similar	17.9%	25.3%	7.4%	33.8%	-8.5%
Other	4.1%	2.7%	-1.4%	2.8%	-0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Indian	2.1%	1.2%	-0.9%	3.1%	-1.9%
Other Asian	0.3%	2%	1.7%	1.6%	0.4%
Black African	2.7%	4.9%	2.2%	2.5%	2.4%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.9%	0.9%	1.0%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1.7%	1.7%	0.9%	0.8%
Mixed Other	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.8%	0.1%
White	94.5%	86.3%	-8.2%	81.4%	4.9%
Roma	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.2%	0.7%
Arab	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.6%	-0.6%
Other	0%	0.9%	0.9%	1.6%	-0.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, 89.9% 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	92.7%	89.9%	-2.8%	83.2%	6.7%
European Union	1.2%	4.6%	3.4%	6.1%	-1.5%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
Africa	3%	2%	-1.0%	2.7%	-0.7%
Middle East and Asia	2.4%	1.7%	-0.7%	5.6%	-3.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.6%	1.2%	0.6%	1.3%	-0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	91.5%	89.7%	-1.8%	83.2%	6.5%
10+ Years	0%	8%	8.0%	9.8%	-1.8%
5-10 Years	1.5%	1.7%	0.2%	2.9%	-1.2%
2-5 Years	0.9%	0.6%	-0.3%	2.2%	-1.6%
Less than 2 years	6.1%	0%	-6.1%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	71.9%	76.7%	-4.8%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Germany	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
Italy	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
Other EU countries	1.2%	1.5%	-0.3%
Other Europe	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
No passport held	24.6%	13.5%	11.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	33.8%	37.2%	-3.4%
Christian	50.4%	46.2%	4.2%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Hindu	0.9%	1.7%	-0.8%
Muslim	1.7%	6.5%	-4.8%
Sikh	1.1%	0.9%	0.2%
Not answered	11.7%	6.0%	5.7%

Safety

Is Horwood Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Horwood Close was 714.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 735.7% higher than the Rochester East & Warren Wood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Horwood Close has the 2nd highest crime rate of 63 local areas in Rochester East & Warren Wood and the 12th highest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 407.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 344.2%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£48,800

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in ME1 3LR, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Horwood Close are based on 2 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Rochester Upon Medway.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Horwood Close, Rochester, ME1 3LR

Estimated Average Property Prices for ME1 3LR

Average Price
£435,536

Semi-Detached
£440,898

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£424,813

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Horwood Close

Average Price
£507,423

Semi-Detached
£507,423

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Horwood CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
4 Horwood Close, Rochester, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£375,000	2020-07-21	£468,516
5 Horwood Close, Rochester, Medway Detached, an established residential building	£210,000	2011-04-13	£439,688
4 Horwood Close, Rochester, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£277,500	2010-03-19	£578,077
4 Horwood Close, Rochester, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£185,000	2002-09-13	£529,629
2 Horwood Close, Rochester, Kent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£68,000	1997-01-31	£436,769

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for ME1 3LR

Employment

ME1 3LR 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 3LR 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%.

Economic Activity

Retired	98
Full-Time Employee	87
Part-Time Employee	24
Student (economically inactive)	21
Self-Employed	17
Long-Term Sick or disabled	15
Other	13
Looking after home or family	10
Unemployed	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3

Employment Industry

Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	26
Human health and social work activities	19
Construction	15
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	14
Financial and insurance activities	12
Professional, scientific and technical activities	12
Transport and storage	7
Education	7
Administrative and support service activities	5
Manufacturing	5
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Other	3
Information and communication	2
Real estate activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Warren Wood Primary Academy Arethusa Road , ME1 2UR	2out of 4	781 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Delce Academy The Tideway , ME1 2NJ	- not rated	950 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	1,015 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Crest Infant School Fleet Road , ME1 2QA	3out of 4	1,038 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Balfour Infant School Pattens Lane , ME1 2QT	3out of 4	1,476 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Thomas Aveling School Arethusa Road , ME1 2UW	3out of 4	541 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School Maidstone Road , ME1 3EL	4out of 4	610 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
The Rochester Grammar School Maidstone Road , ME1 3BY	4out of 4	809 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Holcombe Grammar School Holcombe , Maidstone Road ME4 6JB	3out of 4	1,788 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School Ordnance Street , ME4 6SG	3out of 4	2,193 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
MidKent College Medway Road , ME7 1FN	- not rated	4,987 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Medway Secure Training Centre Sir Evelyn Road , ME1 3YB	- not rated	452 yd	Secure units	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Blue Skies School 126 Maidstone Road , ME4 6DQ	- not rated	2,163 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Andrew's School (Rochester) 24 - 26 Watts Avenue , ME1 1SA	- not rated	2,300 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Trinity School and College 10-13 New Road , Rochester ME1 1BG	- not rated	2,414 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Rochester Independent College Star Hill , ME1 1XF	- not rated	2,433 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Prison Advice And Care Trust	Hmp Rochester, Fort Road	249 yd
Visits Centre Snack Bar	Hmp Rochester, Fort Road	249 yd
St Justus Church Hall	The Fairway, Rochester	392 yd
Eurest C/o Royal Mail	Royal Mail Streamline, Fort Bridgewood	747 yd
Kidzone	Kids Zone, 661 Maidstone Road	789 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Holcombe Sports Club	Curtis Way, Rochester		778 yd
The George	The George, 344 City Way		982 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
HD Express	212-214 Maidstone Road, Rochester	422 yd
MAIDSTONE ROAD FISH BAR	210 Maidstone Road, Rochester	432 yd
Fairway House	Fairway Takeaway, 1 Leake House	526 yd
The Gurkha's Way	57 Orion Road, Rochester	600 yd
Cappadocia Fish & Chips Kebab	59 Orion Road, Rochester	602 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Hmp Rochester Young Offenders Institute (Closed) Sir Evelyn Road	grass pitches	173 yd
Hmp Cookham Wood SIR EVELYN ROAD	artificial grass pitch	248 yd
Hmp Rochester	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	390 yd
The Thomas Aveling School ARETHUSA ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	400 yd
Sherwood Cricket Club SPORTS PAVILLION SPORTS PAVILLION CLOUDESLEY CLOSE	grass pitches	503 yd
Warren Wood Primary Academy ARETHUSA ROAD	grass pitches	615 yd
Sir Joseph Williamson'S Mathematical School MAIDSTONE ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool	649 yd
Kings Rochester Sports Centre MAIDSTONE ROAD	health and fitness suite, tennis courts	680 yd
Holcombe Hockey And Sports Club Marconi Way	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	785 yd
Rochester Health Club MAIDSTONE ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	814 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	148.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of ME1 3LR