Templars Drive is in Strood, Rochester and in Medway district. ME2 3FD is located in the Strood Rural electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rochester and Strood. This postcode has been in use since 2016-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Templars Drive, Strood, Rochester, ME2 3FD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME2 3NP, ME2 3PU, ME2 3SG, ME2 3NJ, ME2 3NW, ME2 3XL, ME2 4SA, ME2 3FA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ME2 3FD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 51.3% | -0.4% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 48.3% | 48.7% | 0.4% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 | 25.2% | 36.6% | 11.4% | 37.9% | -1.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.5% | 49.5% | -10.0% | 44.2% | 5.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 7% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 7% | 5% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 | 44.4% | 50.4% | 6.0% | 48.4% | 2.0% |
| Good health | 40.6% | 34.4% | -6.2% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 11.1% | -1.1% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 3.1% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 25.2% | 14% | -11.2% | 18.2% | -4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.1% | 11.8% | -4.3% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 19% | 1.2% | 13.4% | 5.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.9% | 9% | 1.1% | 5.3% | 3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14% | 15.8% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.4% | 27% | 14.6% | 33.8% | -6.8% |
| Other | 6.6% | 3.5% | -3.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.9% 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% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 3.7% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 2.1% | 5.7% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 3.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 95.5% | 78.9% | -16.6% | 81.4% | -2.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 89.6% 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 | 94.4% | 89.6% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 6.4% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 3.7% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 4.3% | 3.6% | 5.6% | -1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.8% | 89.8% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 6.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 7.2% | 6.9% | 9.8% | -2.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 0% | -5.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.8% | 76.7% | 6.1% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 12.2% | 13.5% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.7% | 37.2% | 6.5% |
| Christian | 43.5% | 46.2% | -2.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% |
| Sikh | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Templars Drive was 60.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.0% higher than the Strood Rural average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Templars Drive has the 15th highest crime rate of 37 local areas in Strood Rural and the 393rd lowest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 38.1%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 Templars Drive, Rochester, Medway Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2026-01-21 | £498,479 |
| 28 Templars Drive, Rochester, Medway Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2025-12-18 | £445,917 |
| 42 Templars Drive, Rochester, Medway Detached, an established residential building | £417,500 | 2025-11-28 | £416,230 |
| 40 Templars Drive, Rochester, Medway Terraced, an established residential building | £362,000 | 2025-03-27 | £364,567 |
| 29 Templars Drive, Rochester, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2025-02-14 | £385,825 |
ME2 3FD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 174 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 56 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temple Mill Primary School Cliffe Road , Strood ME2 3NL | - not rated | 167 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Mill Primary School Cliffe Road , Strood ME2 3NL | 3out of 4 | 167 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hilltop Primary School Hilltop Road , Frindsbury ME2 4QN | - not rated | 582 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hilltop Primary School Hilltop Road , Frindsbury ME2 4QN | 3out of 4 | 582 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School Frindsbury Road , Strood ME2 4JA | - not rated | 885 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temple School Cliffe Road , Strood ME2 3DL | - not rated | 186 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Maritime Academy Chalk Lane , ME2 4YG | - not rated | 1,108 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapter School Carnation Road , Strood ME2 2SX | - not rated | 2,506 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Rede School Carnation Road , Watling Street ME2 2SX | - not rated | 2,564 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leigh Academy Strood Carnation Road , Strood ME2 2SX | 3out of 4 | 2,564 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cliffe Woods Middle School View Road , Cliffe Woods ME3 8UJ | - not rated | 3,444 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hoo St Werburgh Middle School Main Road , Hoo ME3 9HD | - not rated | 4,601 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MidKent College Medway Road , ME7 1FN | - not rated | 3,972 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leigh Academy Hundred of Hoo Main Road , Hoo ME3 9HH | 3out of 4 | 4,556 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Court Foundation Special School Rede Court Road , Strood ME2 3SP | 4out of 4 | 1,407 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manorway Independent School The Old St Justus Church , Strood ME2 2HG | - not rated | 2,091 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| FORWARD2 EMPLOYMENT LIMITED Unit E3 , Knights Park ME2 2LS | - not rated | 2,144 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's School, Rochester Satis House , Boley Hill ME1 1TE | - not rated | 2,350 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gad's Hill School Higham , ME3 7PA | - not rated | 2,833 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Shad | The Marlborough Head, 90 Frindsbury Road | 924 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ship | The Ship Public House, 22 Bill Street Road | 677 yd | |
| The Stone Horse | Dillywood Lane, Wainscott | 917 yd | |
| Weston Arms | Weston Arms, 121 Weston Road | 938 yd | |
| The Sans Pareil | Sans Pareil, 245 Frindsbury Hill | 1,012 yd | |
| Bas Bar | 14 Cliffe Road, Strood | 1,042 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McCoys | 110 Frindsbury Road, Strood | 917 yd | |
| Frindsbury Grill | 96 Frindsbury Road, Strood | 918 yd | |
| Roosterspfc And Pizza | 88 Frindsbury Road, Strood | 922 yd | |
| The New Cobham Inn | Cobham Inn, 17 Frindsbury Road | 1,089 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Temple Mill Primary School CLIFFE ROAD | grass pitches | 158 yd |
| Strood Academy - Cliffe Road Campus (Closed) Cliffe Road | grass pitches | 182 yd |
| Hilltop Primary School HILLTOP ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 606 yd |
| Wainscott Recreation Ground BURNT HOUSE CLOSE | grass pitches | 1,047 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 | 89.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 89.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 89.7% |
| 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 187.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.