The Tideway is in Rochester and in Rochester Upon Medway district. ME1 3PT is located in the Rochester East & Warren Wood 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 The Tideway, Rochester, ME1 3PT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME1 2XS, ME1 3PF, ME1 3PX, ME1 2XT, ME1 3QD, ME1 3PJ, ME1 3PS, ME1 2UN, ME1 3PP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ME1 3PT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.8% 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 | 53.6% | 54.8% | 1.2% | 51.0% | 3.8% |
| Male | 46.4% | 45.2% | -1.2% | 49.0% | -3.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around ME1 3PT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34.2% | 43.2% | 9.0% | 37.9% | 5.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.6% | 36.6% | -3.0% | 44.2% | -7.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.8% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 13.1% | 2.2% | 9.1% | 4.0% |
| Widowed | 11.4% | 3.8% | -7.6% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 | 35.6% | 53.4% | 17.8% | 48.4% | 5.0% |
| Good health | 36.4% | 27.7% | -8.7% | 33.6% | -5.9% |
| Fair health | 18.8% | 14.7% | -4.1% | 12.7% | 2.0% |
| Bad health | 6.8% | 3.8% | -3.0% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 0.3% | -2.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 35.6% | 21.6% | -14.0% | 18.2% | 3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 14.1% | -2.2% | 9.6% | 4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 12.7% | -1.2% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 5.2% | -0.7% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 17.4% | 6.5% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.4% | 26.8% | 13.4% | 33.8% | -7.0% |
| Other | 4% | 2.3% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.1% | -0.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.6% | 0% | -3.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 89.2% | 87.8% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 6.4% |
| Arab | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 89.8% 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 | 96% | 89.8% | -6.2% | 83.2% | 6.6% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 4.8% | 4.0% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 3.7% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96% | 90.4% | -5.6% | 83.2% | 7.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.5% | 7.5% | 9.8% | -2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.5% | 76.7% | -3.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 21.6% | 13.5% | 8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.4% | 37.2% | 16.2% |
| Christian | 37.7% | 46.2% | -8.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 2.4% | 6.0% | -3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Tideway was 47.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.1% lower than the Rochester East & Warren Wood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Tideway has the 21st lowest crime rate of 63 local areas in Rochester East & Warren Wood and the 322nd lowest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 255 The Tideway, Rochester, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2025-02-20 | £310,264 |
| 277 The Tideway, Rochester, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £297,000 | 2022-09-30 | £298,198 |
| 243 The Tideway, Rochester, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2020-06-01 | £252,471 |
| 239 The Tideway, Rochester, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2020-02-24 | £316,909 |
| 273 The Tideway, Rochester, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2019-12-18 | £279,746 |
ME1 3PT area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 73 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Education | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warren Wood Primary Academy Arethusa Road , ME1 2UR | 2out of 4 | 557 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Delce Academy The Tideway , ME1 2NJ | - not rated | 1,099 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crest Infant School Fleet Road , ME1 2QA | 3out of 4 | 1,153 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St William of Perth Roman Catholic Primary School Canon Close , Maidstone Road ME1 3EN | 3out of 4 | 1,331 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Balfour Infant School Pattens Lane , ME1 2QT | 3out of 4 | 1,464 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Thomas Aveling School Arethusa Road , ME1 2UW | 3out of 4 | 348 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School Maidstone Road , ME1 3EL | 4out of 4 | 905 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Rochester Grammar School Maidstone Road , ME1 3BY | 4out of 4 | 1,061 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Holcombe Grammar School Holcombe , Maidstone Road ME4 6JB | 3out of 4 | 1,634 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School Ordnance Street , ME4 6SG | 3out of 4 | 2,296 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 | 5,083 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 | 271 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Skies School 126 Maidstone Road , ME4 6DQ | - not rated | 2,176 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rowans Silverbank , Churchill Avenue ME5 0LB | 4out of 4 | 2,308 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradfields Academy Churchill Avenue , ME5 0LB | 4out of 4 | 2,487 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| INSPIRE Free Special School Churchill Avenue , ME5 0LB | 3out of 4 | 2,487 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kidzone | Kids Zone, 661 Maidstone Road | 513 yd | |
| Eurest C/o Royal Mail | Royal Mail Streamline, Fort Bridgewood | 539 yd | |
| Prison Advice And Care Trust | Hmp Rochester, Fort Road | 577 yd | |
| Visits Centre Snack Bar | Hmp Rochester, Fort Road | 577 yd | |
| St Justus Church Hall | The Fairway, Rochester | 585 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holcombe Sports Club | Curtis Way, Rochester | 391 yd | |
| The George | The George, 344 City Way | 1,015 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gurkha's Way | 57 Orion Road, Rochester | 222 yd | |
| Cappadocia Fish & Chips Kebab | 59 Orion Road, Rochester | 223 yd | |
| The Pop Inn | 681 Maidstone Road, Rochester | 598 yd | |
| Fairway House | Fairway Takeaway, 1 Leake House | 714 yd | |
| HD Express | 212-214 Maidstone Road, Rochester | 738 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Thomas Aveling School ARETHUSA ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 295 yd |
| Kings Rochester Sports Centre MAIDSTONE ROAD | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 395 yd |
| Holcombe Hockey And Sports Club Marconi Way | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 399 yd |
| Warren Wood Primary Academy ARETHUSA ROAD | grass pitches | 433 yd |
| Hmp Rochester Young Offenders Institute (Closed) Sir Evelyn Road | grass pitches | 525 yd |
| Rochester Health Club MAIDSTONE ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 532 yd |
| Hmp Cookham Wood SIR EVELYN ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 576 yd |
| Hmp Rochester | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 766 yd |
| Sherwood Cricket Club SPORTS PAVILLION SPORTS PAVILLION CLOUDESLEY CLOSE | grass pitches | 888 yd |
| Sir Joseph Williamson'S Mathematical School MAIDSTONE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 983 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 | 96.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.9% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 138.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.