Widgeon Road, Rochester, ME2 2SJ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ME2 2SJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.7% 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	52.4%	55.7%	3.3%	51.0%	4.7%
Male	47.6%	44.3%	-3.3%	49.0%	-4.7%

Partnership Status

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	35.6%	38.8%	3.2%	37.9%	0.9%
Married: Opposite sex	41.6%	40.6%	-1.0%	44.2%	-3.6%
Separated	5.6%	3.3%	-2.3%	2.2%	1.1%
Divorced	7.9%	10.5%	2.6%	9.1%	1.4%
Widowed	9.4%	6.9%	-2.5%	6.1%	0.8%

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	35%	42.3%	7.3%	48.4%	-6.1%
Good health	42.5%	34%	-8.5%	33.6%	0.4%
Fair health	16.2%	14.8%	-1.4%	12.7%	2.1%
Bad health	4%	6.4%	2.4%	4.0%	2.4%
Very bad health	2.3%	2.5%	0.2%	1.2%	1.3%

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 21.9%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	35.2%	27%	-8.2%	18.2%	8.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	17.6%	11.3%	-6.3%	9.6%	1.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	21%	15.3%	-5.7%	13.4%	1.9%
Apprenticeship	4.5%	7.3%	2.8%	5.3%	2.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	7.1%	15.3%	8.2%	16.9%	-1.6%
Degree or Similar	8.6%	21.9%	13.3%	33.8%	-11.9%
Other	6%	1.8%	-4.2%	2.8%	-1.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0.6%	1.1%	0.5%	0.7%	0.4%
Indian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	3.1%	-3.1%
Pakistani	0%	1.1%	1.1%	2.7%	-1.6%
Other Asian	2%	0.6%	-1.4%	1.6%	-1.0%
Black African	3.7%	6.4%	2.7%	2.5%	3.9%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	2.2%	1.9%	1.0%	1.2%
Other Black	0%	2.2%	2.2%	0.5%	1.7%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	1.1%	0.8%	0.8%	0.3%
Mixed White and African	1.1%	1.9%	0.8%	0.4%	1.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.9%	1.1%	0.2%	0.9%	0.2%
Mixed Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	90%	81.9%	-8.1%	81.4%	0.5%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.1%	-0.1%
Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 86.4% 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%	86.4%	-5.6%	83.2%	3.2%
European Union	2.3%	6.1%	3.8%	6.1%	0.0%
Rest of Europe	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	2%	5.3%	3.3%	2.7%	2.6%
Middle East and Asia	2.8%	1.9%	-0.9%	5.6%	-3.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	90%	86.6%	-3.4%	83.2%	3.4%
10+ Years	0.9%	10.6%	9.7%	9.8%	0.8%
5-10 Years	0%	2.2%	2.2%	2.9%	-0.7%
2-5 Years	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	8.3%	0.6%	-7.7%	1.9%	-1.3%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	74.9%	76.7%	-1.8%
Ireland	1.7%	0.6%	1.1%
Portugal	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
Lithuania	1.4%	0.3%	1.1%
Poland	0.8%	1.3%	-0.5%
Other EU countries	2.2%	1.5%	0.7%
Central and Western Africa	1.1%	0.3%	0.8%
South and Eastern Africa	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	17%	13.5%	3.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	45.1%	37.2%	7.9%
Christian	49.9%	46.2%	3.7%
Buddhist	0.8%	0.5%	0.3%
Muslim	0.8%	6.5%	-5.7%
Not answered	3.3%	6.0%	-2.7%

Safety

Is Widgeon Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Widgeon Road was 114.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.2% higher than the Strood West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Widgeon Road has the 8th highest crime rate of 19 local areas in Strood West and the 240th highest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 64.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 14.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£43,800

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in ME2 2SJ, 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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very 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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 5/10 (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) - 8/10 (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 Widgeon Road are based on 3 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 Widgeon Road, Rochester, ME2 2SJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for ME2 2SJ

Average Price
£326,382

Semi-Detached
£379,982

Terraced
£332,812

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£45,522

Estimated Average Property Prices for Widgeon Road

Average Price
£388,846

Semi-Detached
£383,728

Terraced
£399,082

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Widgeon Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
10 Widgeon Road, Rochester, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£370,000	2020-02-21	£475,918
7 Widgeon Road, Rochester, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£285,000	2019-11-20	£358,306
Garage 5 Widgeon Road, Rochester, Medway Other, an established residential building	£42,500	2018-10-29	£47,729
11 Widgeon Road, Rochester, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£267,500	2018-10-29	£330,499
Garage 5 Widgeon Road, Rochester, Medway Other, an established residential building	£20,000	2017-04-18	£23,006

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for ME2 2SJ

Employment

ME2 2SJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	88
Retired	56
Part-Time Employee	41
Self-Employed	24
Looking after home or family	17
Long-Term Sick or disabled	15
Student (economically inactive)	14
Other	8
Unemployed	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	29
Construction	24
Human health and social work activities	19
Transport and storage	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Manufacturing	8
Education	7
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	5
Other	4
Financial and insurance activities	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Administrative and support service activities	3
Real estate activities	3
Information and communication	3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bligh Primary School (Juniors) Bligh Way , Strood ME2 2XJ	3out of 4	357 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Bligh Primary School (Infants) Bligh Way , Strood ME2 2XJ	4out of 4	357 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ebbsfleet Green Primary School Ackers Drive Weldon , DA10 1AL	- not rated	357 yd	Free schools	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Elaine Primary School Elaine Avenue , ME2 2YN	2out of 4	982 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cedar Children's Academy Cedar Road , Strood ME2 2JP	3out of 4	1,019 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Strood Academy Carnation Road , Strood ME2 2SX	3out of 4	517 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School Maidstone Road , ME1 3EL	4out of 4	3,718 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
The Rochester Grammar School Maidstone Road , ME1 3BY	4out of 4	3,740 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Fort Pitt Grammar School Fort Pitt Hill , ME4 6TJ	4out of 4	4,016 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School Ordnance Street , ME4 6SG	3out of 4	4,370 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	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	1,165 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Abbey Court Foundation Special School Rede Court Road , Strood ME2 3SP	4out of 4	1,569 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Gad's Hill School Higham , ME3 7PA	- not rated	2,363 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
King's School, Rochester Satis House , Boley Hill ME1 1TE	- not rated	2,776 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Andrew's School (Rochester) 24 - 26 Watts Avenue , ME1 1SA	- not rated	2,839 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Bounty Pub	The Bounty, Bligh Way		608 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Mr Fry	Mr Fry Limited, 41 Carnation Road	402 yd
Wells Fish Bar	7 Merrals Wood Court, Wells Road	510 yd
Bligh Way Kebab	165 Bligh Way, Strood	529 yd
Lucky Star	167 Bligh Way, Strood	535 yd
Morley's Fried Chicken	175 Bligh Way, Strood	558 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco Express	Tesco, Tesco Express		711 yd
Asda Express Strood Salters Cross PFS	202 Watling Street, Strood		884 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Bligh Junior School BLIGH WAY	grass pitches	630 yd
Strood Academy CARNATION ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	764 yd
Elaine Primary Academy ELAINE AVENUE	grass pitches	873 yd
Knights Place Stangate Road	grass pitches	895 yd
Cedar Primary School CEDAR ROAD	grass pitches	962 yd
Rochester United Fc BLAW KNOX SPORTS FIELD BLAW KNOX SPORTS FIELD WATLING STREET	grass pitches	962 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	92.3%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	92.3%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	92.3%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	92.3%

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	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	144.2 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	16.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

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

Overview of ME2 2SJ