Valley View Road, Rochester, ME1 3NY

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ME1 3NY 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	53.1%	50.9%	-2.2%	51.0%	-0.1%
Male	46.9%	49.1%	2.2%	49.0%	0.1%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of ME1 3NY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 65.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	20.7%	20%	-0.7%	37.9%	-17.9%
Married: Opposite sex	54.3%	65.3%	11.0%	44.2%	21.1%
Separated	3.3%	1.1%	-2.2%	2.2%	-1.1%
Divorced	17.4%	5.3%	-12.1%	9.1%	-3.8%
Widowed	4.3%	8.4%	4.1%	6.1%	2.3%

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	47.8%	43.6%	-4.2%	48.4%	-4.8%
Good health	29.2%	28.2%	-1.0%	33.6%	-5.4%
Fair health	15.9%	22.7%	6.8%	12.7%	10.0%
Bad health	5.3%	2.7%	-2.6%	4.0%	-1.3%
Very bad health	1.8%	2.7%	0.9%	1.2%	1.5%

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.

This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	17.4%	23.7%	6.3%	18.2%	5.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.3%	15.1%	-1.2%	9.6%	5.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.3%	10.8%	-5.5%	13.4%	-2.6%
Apprenticeship	9.8%	10.8%	1.0%	5.3%	5.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12%	20.4%	8.4%	16.9%	3.5%
Degree or Similar	17.4%	19.4%	2.0%	33.8%	-14.4%
Other	10.9%	0%	-10.9%	2.8%	-2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.8% 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)
Indian	0.9%	1.8%	0.9%	3.1%	-1.3%
Pakistani	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black Caribbean	3.5%	0%	-3.5%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and African	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed Other	0%	2.7%	2.7%	0.8%	1.9%
White	92.9%	91.8%	-1.1%	81.4%	10.4%
Other	0%	3.6%	3.6%	1.6%	2.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 91.9% 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	94.7%	91.9%	-2.8%	83.2%	8.7%
European Union	0%	3.6%	3.6%	6.1%	-2.5%
Rest of Europe	0%	1.8%	1.8%	0.8%	1.0%
Middle East and Asia	2.7%	1.8%	-0.9%	5.6%	-3.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.8%	0.9%	-0.9%	1.3%	-0.4%
Oceania	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.7%	91.9%	-2.8%	83.2%	8.7%
10+ Years	0%	8.1%	8.1%	9.8%	-1.7%
Less than 2 years	5.3%	0%	-5.3%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	73.6%	76.7%	-3.1%
Ireland	1.8%	0.6%	1.2%
Southern Asia	0.9%	1.2%	-0.3%
No passport held	23.6%	13.5%	10.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	36.4%	37.2%	-0.8%
Christian	53.6%	46.2%	7.4%
Hindu	0.9%	1.7%	-0.8%
Other religion	7.3%	0.6%	6.7%
Not answered	1.8%	6.0%	-4.2%

Safety

Is Valley View Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Valley View Road was 228.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 166.9% higher than the Rochester East & Warren Wood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Valley View Road has the 7th highest crime rate of 63 local areas in Rochester East & Warren Wood and the 73rd highest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 65.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 6.3%.

🔎 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 3NY, 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 Valley View Road are based on 13 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 Valley View Road, Rochester, ME1 3NY

Estimated Average Property Prices for ME1 3NY

Average Price
£355,545

Semi-Detached
£347,661

Terraced
£377,224

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Valley View Road

Average Price
£370,734

Semi-Detached
£404,739

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£183,706

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Valley View Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
54 Valley View Road, Rochester, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£305,000	2022-03-02	£327,908
39 Valley View Road, Rochester, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£305,000	2021-06-29	£358,697
67 Valley View Road, Rochester, Medway Terraced, an established residential building	£410,000	2021-03-31	£481,557
63 Valley View Road, Rochester, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£255,000	2019-06-21	£320,992
48 Valley View Road, Rochester, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£285,000	2018-07-16	£354,305

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for ME1 3NY

Employment

ME1 3NY 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 3NY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	32
Full-Time Employee	22
Long-Term Sick or disabled	9
Part-Time Employee	9
Self-Employed	7
Looking after home or family	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Student (economically inactive)	3
Unemployed	2
Other	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Human health and social work activities	5
Education	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Financial and insurance activities	3
Manufacturing	3
Construction	3
Transport and storage	2
Other	2
Real estate activities	2
Administrative and support service activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St William of Perth Roman Catholic Primary School Canon Close , Maidstone Road ME1 3EN	3out of 4	568 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Delce Academy The Tideway , ME1 2NJ	- not rated	788 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Crest Infant School Fleet Road , ME1 2QA	3out of 4	907 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Warren Wood Primary Academy Arethusa Road , ME1 2UR	2out of 4	1,098 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
St Peter's Infant School Holcombe Road , ME1 2HU	3out of 4	1,134 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	304 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
The Rochester Grammar School Maidstone Road , ME1 3BY	4out of 4	514 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
The Thomas Aveling School Arethusa Road , ME1 2UW	3out of 4	894 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Holcombe Grammar School Holcombe , Maidstone Road ME4 6JB	3out of 4	1,917 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Fort Pitt Grammar School Fort Pitt Hill , ME4 6TJ	4out of 4	1,962 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	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	4,725 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	946 yd	Secure units	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Andrew's School (Rochester) 24 - 26 Watts Avenue , ME1 1SA	- not rated	1,828 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Rochester Independent College Star Hill , ME1 1XF	- not rated	2,032 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Trinity School and College 10-13 New Road , Rochester ME1 1BG	- not rated	2,035 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Blue Skies School 126 Maidstone Road , ME4 6DQ	- not rated	2,059 yd	Other independent special 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
St Justus Church Hall	The Fairway, Rochester	464 yd
Prison Advice And Care Trust	Hmp Rochester, Fort Road	494 yd
Visits Centre Snack Bar	Hmp Rochester, Fort Road	494 yd
Friendly Bean	Borstal Baptist Church, 128 Borstal Street	998 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The George	The George, 344 City Way		975 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
HD Express	212-214 Maidstone Road, Rochester	232 yd
MAIDSTONE ROAD FISH BAR	210 Maidstone Road, Rochester	232 yd
Fairway House	Fairway Takeaway, 1 Leake House	489 yd
Mumma Soraya's	The George, 344 City Way	977 yd
Borstal Fish Bar	110C Borstal Street, Borstal	990 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Sherwood Cricket Club SPORTS PAVILLION SPORTS PAVILLION CLOUDESLEY CLOSE	grass pitches	84 yd
Sir Joseph Williamson'S Mathematical School MAIDSTONE ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool	224 yd
Hmp Rochester	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	347 yd
The Rochester Grammar School MAIDSTONE ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	440 yd
Hmp Rochester Young Offenders Institute (Closed) Sir Evelyn Road	grass pitches	464 yd
Hmp Cookham Wood SIR EVELYN ROAD	artificial grass pitch	495 yd
Priestfields Priestfields	grass pitches	555 yd
Delce Academy THE TIDEWAY	grass pitches	685 yd
The Thomas Aveling School ARETHUSA ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	758 yd
Warren Wood Primary Academy ARETHUSA ROAD	grass pitches	937 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	80 Mbit/s
Average download speed	161.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	21 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	49.95 Mbit/s

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