Cedar Road is in Rochester and in Rochester Upon Medway district. ME2 2JN is located in the Strood West 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 Cedar Road, Rochester, ME2 2JN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME2 2JW, ME2 2LP, ME2 2JL, ME2 2JJ, ME2 2HZ, ME2 2HW, ME2 2NH, ME2 2HN, ME2 2JP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ME2 2JN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 50.5% | -2.3% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 47.2% | 49.5% | 2.3% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 | 38.9% | 38.5% | -0.4% | 37.9% | 0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.6% | 43.7% | 3.1% | 44.2% | -0.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 1.6% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 10.5% | -1.0% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 4.9% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 (88.3%) 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 | 44.1% | 51.6% | 7.5% | 48.4% | 3.2% |
| Good health | 44.1% | 36.7% | -7.4% | 33.6% | 3.1% |
| Fair health | 7.7% | 9.4% | 1.7% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 1.9% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 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.
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 | 20.9% | 14.2% | -6.7% | 18.2% | -4.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.5% | 18.6% | -1.9% | 9.6% | 9.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.7% | 17.4% | -2.3% | 13.4% | 4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.1% | 8.1% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 20.6% | 6.3% | 16.9% | 3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.2% | 19.4% | 4.2% | 33.8% | -14.4% |
| Other | 3.3% | 1.6% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.5% 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% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 5.8% | 4.1% | 2.5% | 3.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 94.4% | 84.5% | -9.9% | 81.4% | 3.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 89.3% 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 | 94.8% | 89.3% | -5.5% | 83.2% | 6.1% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 4.5% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 2.3% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.1% | 89.3% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 6.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 7.4% | 7.1% | 9.8% | -2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 1% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.4% | 76.7% | 8.7% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 8.7% | 13.5% | -4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.3% | 37.2% | 7.1% |
| Christian | 44.7% | 46.2% | -1.5% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cedar Road was 38.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.7% lower than the Cuxton, Halling & Riverside average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cedar Road has the 13th lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Cuxton, Halling & Riverside and the 245th lowest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 83 Cedar Road, Rochester, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2023-09-13 | £292,925 |
| 79 Cedar Road, Rochester, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £312,000 | 2023-03-31 | £315,477 |
| 87 Cedar Road, Rochester, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2023-02-17 | £325,326 |
| 69 Cedar Road, Rochester, Medway Other, an established residential building | £5,128 | 2021-06-21 | £5,315 |
| 44 Cedar Road, Rochester, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £228,000 | 2020-03-30 | £288,395 |
ME2 2JN area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% 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.
ME2 2JN 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 | 96 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Transport and storage | 20 |
| Education | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin Knight Junior School Cedar Road , Strood ME2 2JP | - not rated | 352 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedar Primary School Cedar Road , Strood ME2 2JP | - not rated | 380 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedar Children's Academy Cedar Road , Strood ME2 2JP | 3out of 4 | 380 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elaine Primary School Elaine Avenue , ME2 2YN | 3out of 4 | 501 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elaine Avenue County Infant School Elaine Avenue , Strood ME2 2YN | - not rated | 504 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chapter School Carnation Road , Strood ME2 2SX | - not rated | 1,336 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Rede School Carnation Road , Watling Street ME2 2SX | - not rated | 1,384 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leigh Academy Strood Carnation Road , Strood ME2 2SX | 3out of 4 | 1,384 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple School Cliffe Road , Strood ME2 3DL | - not rated | 2,150 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Maritime Academy Chalk Lane , ME2 4YG | - not rated | 2,603 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 3,639 yd | Academy secure 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| MidKent College Medway Road , ME7 1FN | - not rated | 4,572 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manorway Independent School The Old St Justus Church , Strood ME2 2HG | - not rated | 347 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| FORWARD2 EMPLOYMENT LIMITED Unit E3 , Knights Park ME2 2LS | - not rated | 378 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Court Foundation Special School Rede Court Road , Strood ME2 3SP | 4out of 4 | 1,393 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's School, Rochester Satis House , Boley Hill ME1 1TE | - not rated | 1,478 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's School (Rochester) 24 - 26 Watts Avenue , ME1 1SA | - not rated | 1,579 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Esso Temple Farm Service Station, Cuxton Road | 252 yd | |
| New Jade East | New Jade East Takeaway, 9A Darnley Road | 406 yd | |
| Eurest @ Royal Mail | 1 Knight Road, Strood | 567 yd | |
| Strood Sports Centre | Watling Street, Strood | 754 yd | |
| Dolly's Cafe | Sienas Little Diner, 20 Charles Street | 819 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strood Yacht Club | Knight Road, Strood | 635 yd | |
| Coach And Horses | Coach And Horses, 40 London Road | 822 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balti Express | 1 Cedar Road, Strood | 369 yd | |
| Darnley Grill | 25 Darnley Road, Strood | 391 yd | |
| Darnley Road Fish Bar | 15 Darnley Road, Strood | 426 yd | |
| Diamond Garden | 71 Laburnum Road, Strood | 550 yd | |
| Mr Fry | Mr Fry Limited, 41 Carnation Road | 836 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Tesco, Tesco Express | 486 yd | |
| Morrisons | Morrisons Supermarket, Knight Road | 941 yd | |
| Tesco | 3 Cuxton Road, Strood | 957 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar Primary School CEDAR ROAD | grass pitches | 352 yd |
| Elaine Primary Academy ELAINE AVENUE | grass pitches | 503 yd |
| Beefs & Babes (Strood) PRIORY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 707 yd |
| Strood Sport Centre Watling Street | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 754 yd |
| Snowpark At Diggerland (Closed) Roman Way | ski slopes | 871 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Medway) CHARIOT WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 968 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 | 50 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 151.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.