Clay Place is in Halling, Rochester and in Medway district. ME2 1FN is located in the Cuxton, Halling & Riverside electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rochester and Strood. This postcode has been in use since 2017-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Clay Place, Halling, Rochester, ME2 1FN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME2 1FP, ME2 1GE, ME2 1GF, ME2 1GL, ME2 1GJ, ME2 1FR, ME2 1FJ, ME2 1FH, ME2 1FL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ME2 1FN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.5% 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 | 48.5% | 54.5% | 6.0% | 51.0% | 3.5% |
| Male | 51.5% | 45.5% | -6.0% | 49.0% | -3.5% |
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 | 35.3% | 34% | -1.3% | 37.9% | -3.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.9% | 50% | 4.1% | 44.2% | 5.8% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 1.2% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 12.5% | 2.7% | 9.1% | 3.4% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 2.3% | -3.0% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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 (93.8%) 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 | 46.7% | 59% | 12.3% | 48.4% | 10.6% |
| Good health | 38.2% | 34.8% | -3.4% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 5.1% | -7.6% | 12.7% | -7.6% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 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 ME2 1FN this area, 7.3% 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 | 19.5% | 7.3% | -12.2% | 18.2% | -10.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 7.3% | -5.5% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.9% | 20.1% | 0.2% | 13.4% | 6.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 4.2% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.7% | 21.6% | 6.9% | 16.9% | 4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.7% | 37.5% | 13.8% | 33.8% | 3.7% |
| Other | 4.9% | 1.9% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 6.5% | 5.9% | 2.5% | 4.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 96.4% | 82.7% | -13.7% | 81.4% | 1.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 84.9% 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% | 84.9% | -7.8% | 83.2% | 1.7% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 5.1% | 3.3% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 4.8% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.1% | 85.6% | -6.5% | 83.2% | 2.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 10.3% | 9.7% | 9.8% | 0.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 2.9% | -1.6% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.3% | 76.7% | 7.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Turkey | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 7.1% | 13.5% | -6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.4% | 37.2% | 7.2% |
| Christian | 45% | 46.2% | -1.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Clay Place was 44.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.1% lower than the Cuxton, Halling & Riverside average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Clay Place has the 18th lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Cuxton, Halling & Riverside and the 296th lowest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -88.5%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Clay House Clay Place, Rochester, Medway Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2025-11-25 | £220,000 |
| 4 Clay Place, Rochester, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2025-01-24 | £454,576 |
| 2 Clay Place, Rochester, Medway Detached, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2023-08-09 | £494,528 |
| 6 Clay House Clay Place, Rochester, Medway Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2023-01-20 | £234,750 |
| 3 Clay Place, Rochester, Medway Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2022-10-28 | £542,821 |
ME2 1FN 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.
ME2 1FN 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 | 123 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Construction | 30 |
| Education | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cuxton Community Junior School Bush Road , Cuxton ME2 1EZ | - not rated | 1,862 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cuxton Community Junior School Bush Road , Cuxton ME2 1EY | 3out of 4 | 1,862 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cuxton Community Infant School Bush Road , Cuxton ME2 1EY | - not rated | 1,897 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cuxton Community Infant School Bush Road , Cuxton ME2 1EY | 3out of 4 | 1,897 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Halling Primary School Howlsmere Close , Halling ME2 1ER | - not rated | 1,975 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Holmesdale School Malling Road , ME6 5HS | - not rated | 4,336 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holmesdale School Malling Road , ME6 5HS | - not rated | 4,384 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School Maidstone Road , ME1 3EL | 4out of 4 | 4,557 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School Maidstone Road , ME1 3EL | - not rated | 4,557 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Thomas Aveling School Arethusa Road , ME1 2UW | 3out of 4 | 4,711 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Restore 1 Kennington Road , SE1 7QP | - not rated | 4,138 yd | Academy secure 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,936 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Symbol Academy Woodlands Farm , Paddlesworth Road ME6 5DL | - not rated | 3,414 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Medway Secure Training Centre Sir Evelyn Road , ME1 3YB | - not rated | 4,138 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grow 19 LTD Wolfe Building , Malling Road ME6 5HS | - not rated | 4,336 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cobham Hall Cobham Hall , Brewers Road DA12 3BL | - not rated | 4,541 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newtown Social Club | 50 Formby Road, Halling | 456 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 120 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 211.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 25 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 95.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.