Pilgrims Way is in Wouldham, Rochester and in Tonbridge And Malling district. ME1 3RB is located in the Aylesford North & North Downs electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chatham and Aylesford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Pilgrims Way, Wouldham, Rochester, ME1 3RB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ME1 3RB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.3% 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 | 52.9% | 52.3% | -0.6% | 51.0% | 1.3% |
| Male | 47.1% | 47.7% | 0.6% | 49.0% | -1.3% |
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 | 35.5% | 37.8% | 2.3% | 37.9% | -0.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.8% | 46.7% | 2.9% | 44.2% | 2.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 5.9% | 4.1% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 8.2% | -3.1% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 2.4% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 (92.1%) 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 | 49.2% | 61.9% | 12.7% | 48.4% | 13.5% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 30.2% | -0.1% | 33.6% | -3.4% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 6.9% | -8.3% | 12.7% | -5.8% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 0.5% | -4.0% | 4.0% | -3.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 3RB this area, 5.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.2% | 5.5% | -17.7% | 18.2% | -12.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.7% | 8.3% | -10.4% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 15.9% | 1.1% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 6.2% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 22.4% | 12.5% | 16.9% | 5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.6% | 39.7% | 16.1% | 33.8% | 5.9% |
| Other | 6.9% | 2.1% | -4.8% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.4% | 89.7% | -8.7% | 81.4% | 8.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 91.6% 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 | 97.1% | 91.6% | -5.5% | 83.2% | 8.4% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.1% | 91.8% | -5.3% | 83.2% | 8.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 9.8% | -4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.1% | 76.7% | 9.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.8% | 13.5% | -4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.5% | 37.2% | 14.3% |
| Christian | 40.3% | 46.2% | -5.9% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.6% | 6.5% | -2.9% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pilgrims Way was 67.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.7% lower than the Aylesford North & North Downs average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pilgrims Way has the 26th highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Aylesford North & North Downs and the 133rd highest crime rate of 404 local areas in Tonbridge and Malling .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -13.4%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 322 Pilgrims Way, Rochester, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2024-05-31 | £303,574 |
| 330 Pilgrims Way, Rochester, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £282,500 | 2021-04-06 | £322,857 |
| 322 Pilgrims Way, Rochester, Kent Terraced, an established residential building | £259,000 | 2020-10-02 | £296,000 |
| 622 Pilgrims Way, Rochester, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £605,000 | 2017-02-10 | £757,809 |
| 490 Pilgrims Way, Rochester, Kent Detached, an established residential building | £925,000 | 2015-04-15 | £1,381,106 |
ME1 3RB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 3RB 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 163 |
| Self-Employed | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wouldham, All Saints Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School 1 Worrall Drive , Wouldham ME1 3GE | 3out of 4 | 1,179 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Halling Primary School Howlsmere Close , Halling ME2 1ER | 3out of 4 | 1,850 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burham Church of England Primary School Bell Lane , Burham ME1 3SY | 3out of 4 | 2,798 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pilgrim School (A Church of England Primary With Nursery) Warwick Crescent , Borstal ME1 3LF | 4out of 4 | 2,802 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley Invicta Primary School at Holborough Lakes Holborough Lakes , Pollyfield Close ME6 5GR | 3out of 4 | 2,877 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,959 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School Maidstone Road , ME1 3EL | 4out of 4 | 3,187 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Rochester Grammar School Maidstone Road , ME1 3BY | 4out of 4 | 3,408 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Holmesdale School Malling Road , ME6 5HS | - not rated | 4,096 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holmesdale School Malling Road , ME6 5HS | 1out of 4 | 4,125 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medway Green School School Lane , Wouldham ME1 3TS | - not rated | 470 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Medway Secure Training Centre Sir Evelyn Road , ME1 3YB | - not rated | 2,343 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grow 19 LTD Wolfe Building , Malling Road ME6 5HS | - not rated | 4,096 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradfields Academy Churchill Avenue , ME5 0LB | 4out of 4 | 4,381 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| INSPIRE Free Special School Churchill Avenue , ME5 0LB | 3out of 4 | 4,381 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rubys Wouldham Ltd | The Medway Inn, 2 High Street | 1,071 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Watermans Arms | 151 High Street, Wouldham | 985 yd | |
| The Medway Inn | 2 High Street, Wouldham | 1,071 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wouldham Recreation Ground KNOWLE ROAD | grass pitches | 926 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 5.9% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 100.0% |
| Median download speed | 13.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 12.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 18.09 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 18.09 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 0.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 0.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 3.14 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.