Hill Road is in Rochester and in Rochester Upon Medway district. ME1 3NJ 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 Hill Road, Rochester, ME1 3NJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME1 3QP, ME1 3NG, ME1 3HF, ME1 3HE, ME1 3NL, ME1 3NW, ME1 3HG, ME1 3HB, ME1 3HD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ME1 3NJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.2% of residents 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 | 53.8% | 54.2% | 0.4% | 51.0% | 3.2% |
| Male | 46.3% | 45.8% | -0.5% | 49.0% | -3.2% |
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 | 33.3% | 35% | 1.7% | 37.9% | -2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.9% | 45.8% | -1.1% | 44.2% | 1.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 2.1% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 11.5% | 0.3% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 4.2% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.1%) 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 | 47.2% | 58.9% | 11.7% | 48.4% | 10.5% |
| Good health | 39.4% | 28.2% | -11.2% | 33.6% | -5.4% |
| Fair health | 9.1% | 11.2% | 2.1% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 1.7% | -2.4% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 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.
In the area around ME1 3NJ this area, 9.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 47.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.2% | 9.8% | -3.4% | 18.2% | -8.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 9.1% | -1.8% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.5% | 13.3% | -9.2% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 3.5% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.5% | 16.1% | 0.6% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.8% | 47.2% | 15.4% | 33.8% | 13.4% |
| Other | 2.3% | 1% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 93.1% | 86.4% | -6.7% | 81.4% | 5.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 84.5% 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 | 94.4% | 84.5% | -9.9% | 83.2% | 1.3% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 6.6% | 6.0% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 4.7% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.4% | 85.7% | -8.7% | 83.2% | 2.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.4% | 8.4% | 9.8% | -1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 3.4% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0.3% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.2% | 76.7% | 8.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.9% | 13.5% | -7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.5% | 37.2% | 8.3% |
| Christian | 43.9% | 46.2% | -2.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hill Road was 92.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.8% higher than the Rochester East & Warren Wood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hill Road has the 23rd highest crime rate of 63 local areas in Rochester East & Warren Wood and the 285th highest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -5.6%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Hill Road, Rochester, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2020-08-28 | £287,428 |
| 1A Hill Road, Rochester, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2018-10-15 | £432,429 |
| 10 Hill Road, Rochester, Medway Detached, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2016-12-05 | £637,252 |
| 1B Hill Road, Rochester, Medway Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £320,000 | 2015-11-25 | £492,535 |
| 1C Hill Road, Rochester, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2015-10-08 | £485,344 |
ME1 3NJ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% 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 3NJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 120 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 565 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 | 752 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Infant School Holcombe Road , ME1 2HU | 3out of 4 | 1,274 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Delce Academy The Tideway , ME1 2NJ | - not rated | 1,314 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crest Infant School Fleet Road , ME1 2QA | 3out of 4 | 1,434 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 903 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Rochester Grammar School Maidstone Road , ME1 3BY | 4out of 4 | 1,003 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Thomas Aveling School Arethusa Road , ME1 2UW | 3out of 4 | 1,614 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fort Pitt Grammar School Fort Pitt Hill , ME4 6TJ | 4out of 4 | 2,106 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School Ordnance Street , ME4 6SG | 3out of 4 | 2,248 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 | 4,834 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 | 1,538 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Medway Secure Training Centre Sir Evelyn Road , ME1 3YB | - not rated | 1,566 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rochester Independent College Star Hill , ME1 1XF | - not rated | 1,963 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School and College 10-13 New Road , Rochester ME1 1BG | - not rated | 2,022 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's School, Rochester Satis House , Boley Hill ME1 1TE | - not rated | 2,050 yd | Other independent school | Yes | 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 | 390 yd | |
| Kelly's Kitchen | Medway Bridge Marina, Manor Lane | 827 yd | |
| Prison Advice And Care Trust | Hmp Rochester, Fort Road | 1,046 yd | |
| Visits Centre Snack Bar | Hmp Rochester, Fort Road | 1,046 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Borstal Fish Bar | 110C Borstal Street, Borstal | 381 yd | |
| Happy Valley Takeaway | 110 Borstal Street, Borstal | 388 yd | |
| MAIDSTONE ROAD FISH BAR | 210 Maidstone Road, Rochester | 934 yd | |
| HD Express | 212-214 Maidstone Road, Rochester | 937 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Priestfields Priestfields | grass pitches | 435 yd |
| Borstal Recreational Ground Manor Lane | grass pitches | 561 yd |
| Sherwood Cricket Club SPORTS PAVILLION SPORTS PAVILLION CLOUDESLEY CLOSE | grass pitches | 682 yd |
| Sir Joseph Williamson'S Mathematical School MAIDSTONE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 759 yd |
| Hmp Rochester | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 830 yd |
| The Rochester Grammar School MAIDSTONE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 864 yd |
| City Lawn Tennis Club Cornwall Road | tennis courts | 942 yd |
| Hmp Cookham Wood SIR EVELYN ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,047 yd |
| Hmp Rochester Young Offenders Institute (Closed) Sir Evelyn Road | grass pitches | 1,063 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 | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 76.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 76.0% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 145.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.