Morland Drive is in Rochester and in Rochester Upon Medway district. ME2 3LW is located in the Strood North & Frindsbury electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Rochester and Strood. This postcode has been in use since 1992-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Morland Drive, Rochester, ME2 3LW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ME2 3AS, ME2 3LT, ME2 3AY, ME2 3AX, ME2 3LY, ME2 3LX, ME2 3AP, ME2 3AZ, ME2 3DW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ME2 3LW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.4% | 51.1% | 4.7% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 53.6% | 48.9% | -4.7% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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% | 39.2% | 3.6% | 37.9% | 1.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.5% | 46.8% | -4.7% | 44.2% | 2.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.6% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 8.3% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 2.3% | -0.3% | 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 (87.5%) 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 | 53.8% | 54% | 0.2% | 48.4% | 5.6% |
| Good health | 34% | 33.5% | -0.5% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 10.2% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.9% | 14.3% | 2.4% | 18.2% | -3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.8% | 17% | -0.8% | 9.6% | 7.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.7% | 16.2% | -4.5% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 6% | 0.8% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 18.1% | 6.2% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.9% | 26.4% | -2.5% | 33.8% | -7.4% |
| Other | 3.7% | 1.9% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.7% 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% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 11.2% | 5.5% | -5.7% | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 83.7% | 81.7% | -2.0% | 81.4% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 86.8% 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 | 92.9% | 86.8% | -6.1% | 83.2% | 3.6% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 4.9% | 4.0% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 3.4% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 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 | 91.1% | 87.1% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 3.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.5% | 9.5% | 9.8% | -0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.4% | 0.9% | -6.5% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.4% | 76.7% | 5.7% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 9.4% | 13.5% | -4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.1% | 37.2% | 3.9% |
| Christian | 40.5% | 46.2% | -5.7% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 4% | 6.5% | -2.5% |
| Sikh | 4.9% | 0.9% | 4.0% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Morland Drive was 27.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.7% lower than the Strood North & Frindsbury average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Morland Drive has the 8th lowest crime rate of 40 local areas in Strood North & Frindsbury and the 173rd lowest crime rate of 820 local areas in Medway .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.2%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Morland Drive, Rochester, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2022-12-20 | £362,169 |
| 4 Morland Drive, Rochester, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2022-01-11 | £392,087 |
| 10 Morland Drive, Rochester, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2020-12-04 | £381,196 |
| 10 Morland Drive, Rochester, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £272,250 | 2016-11-04 | £368,144 |
| 8 Morland Drive, Rochester, Medway Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2016-03-17 | £338,912 |
ME2 3LW area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 3LW 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 94 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Construction | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gordons Children's Academy, Junior Gordon Road , Strood ME2 3HQ | 3out of 4 | 541 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gordons Children's Academy, Infant Gordon Road , Strood ME2 3HQ | 3out of 4 | 541 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Mill Primary School Cliffe Road , Strood ME2 3NL | 3out of 4 | 547 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Faiths Children's Academy Gun Lane , Strood ME2 4UF | 2out of 4 | 678 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School Frindsbury Road , Strood ME2 4JA | 3out of 4 | 758 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strood Academy Carnation Road , Strood ME2 2SX | 3out of 4 | 2,030 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fort Pitt Grammar School Fort Pitt Hill , ME4 6TJ | 4out of 4 | 3,300 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School Ordnance Street , ME4 6SG | 3out of 4 | 3,709 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rochester Grammar School Maidstone Road , ME1 3BY | 4out of 4 | 3,943 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School Maidstone Road , ME1 3EL | 4out of 4 | 4,053 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MidKent College Medway Road , ME7 1FN | - not rated | 4,159 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hundred of Hoo Academy Main Road , Hoo ME3 9HH | 3out of 4 | 5,062 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 | 915 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manorway Independent School The Old St Justus Church , Strood ME2 2HG | - not rated | 1,458 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's School, Rochester Satis House , Boley Hill ME1 1TE | - not rated | 1,914 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's School (Rochester) 24 - 26 Watts Avenue , ME1 1SA | - not rated | 2,405 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gad's Hill School Higham , ME3 7PA | - not rated | 2,679 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 | 690 yd | |
| The Water Lily | The Flat, 40 North Street | 714 yd | |
| Jerk Cafe | 135 High Street, Strood | 855 yd | |
| Friends Cafe Strood | 92 High Street, Strood | 869 yd | |
| Tolgate Coffee | 7 Tolgate Lane, Strood | 900 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weston Arms | Weston Arms, 121 Weston Road | 305 yd | |
| The Sportsman | 56 Brompton Lane, Strood | 488 yd | |
| Bas Bar | 14 Cliffe Road, Strood | 490 yd | |
| The Ship | The Ship Public House, 22 Bill Street Road | 662 yd | |
| 10:50 From Victoria | 37-39 North Street, Strood | 762 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bryant Road Fish Bar | 89 Bryant Road, Strood | 568 yd | |
| The New Cobham Inn | Cobham Inn, 17 Frindsbury Road | 595 yd | |
| Roosterspfc And Pizza | 88 Frindsbury Road, Strood | 678 yd | |
| Frindsbury Grill | 96 Frindsbury Road, Strood | 702 yd | |
| McCoys | 110 Frindsbury Road, Strood | 736 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | 108-110 High Street, Strood | 829 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Stores Ltd, Aldi | 879 yd | |
| Tesco | 3 Cuxton Road, Strood | 913 yd | |
| Iceland | 69-73 High Street, Strood | 980 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Strood Academy - Cliffe Road Campus (Closed) Cliffe Road | grass pitches | 500 yd |
| Temple Mill Primary School CLIFFE ROAD | grass pitches | 532 yd |
| All Faiths Children'S Academy GUN LANE | grass pitches | 603 yd |
| Hilltop Primary School HILLTOP ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 771 yd |
| Strood Sport Centre Watling Street | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 976 yd |
| The Gym (Strood) STROOD RETAIL PARK STROOD RETAIL PARK COMMERCIAL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,014 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 | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 122.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.